no man's land

noun

Meaning

An unoccupied or disputed area between two opposing forces, or a state of uncertainty where one does not belong to any particular group.

Examples

  • The soldiers were ordered to advance across the no man's land between the front lines.
  • After the merger, the middle managers found themselves in a no man's land, unsure of who they reported to.

Synonyms: buffer zone, limbo, neutral ground, interstice