The middle of nowhere Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Meaning Describes a place's isolation, not an actual point on the map. After driving for hours, we felt like we were in the middle of nowhere. Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal Often used to express a feeling of being very far from civilization. Our camping site was so secluded, it was like the middle of nowhere. Pro Tip 3/3Implies Difficulty Suggests that a location is hard to reach or access comfortably. The nearest gas station is in the middle of nowhere.