be in the thick of

be in the thick of
be in the thick of (something) to be very involved at the busiest or most active stage of a situation or activity.

A fierce debate ensued and he found himself in the thick of it.

I can't talk right now - I'm in the thick of things.

When you're in the thick of the action, you don't always have time to think.


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