down the middle
Through the center
Down the middle describes something positioned centrally or divided into equal halves: Split the cost down the middle.
In sports, it refers to shots or plays through the center of the field or court: He drove the ball down the middle.
Figuratively, it means politically moderate or evenly balanced between opposing sides: a down-the-middle candidate who appeals to both parties.
Road's painted midpoint marker
- halfwayAt the midpoint
- bisectDivide into two equal portions
- splitSeparation into parts
- midpointExact center between two
center · median · equidistant · midway · halve · divide · central · midsection
Impartial and unbiased
- evenhandedFair to all parties
- unbiasedFree from prejudice
- neutralNot favoring any side
- objectivePurpose or goal
balanced · equitable · just · disinterested · nonaligned · unprejudiced · open-minded · dispassionate
Lessen intensity or preside
- nonpartisanNot aligned politically
- bipartisanInvolving both major parties
- independentFree from external control
- centristOne favoring middle positions
swing voter · compromise · purple state · undecided · fence-sitter · balanced · pragmatic · third way
centerline
Road's painted midpoint marker
midpoint · center · median · equidistant · midway · halve · divide · central · midsection · straight
fair
Impartial and unbiased
- evenhandedFair to all parties
- unbiasedFree from prejudice
- neutralNot favoring any side
objective · balanced · equitable · just · disinterested · nonaligned · unprejudiced · open-minded · dispassionate · even-steven
moderate
Lessen intensity or preside
- nonpartisanNot aligned politically
- bipartisanInvolving both major parties
- independentFree from external control
centrist · swing voter · compromise · purple state · undecided · fence-sitter · balanced · pragmatic · third way · big tent