on the fence
The idiom "on the fence" describes a state of indecision or neutrality, often used in everyday language to express hesitation or lack of commitment.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Unable to decide between two options or viewpoints.
Example
- She's on the fence about which college to attend.
- I'm still on the fence about whether to accept the job offer.
B2General
(informal)Not committed to any particular opinion or course of action.
Example
- Many voters are on the fence in this election.
- He's on the fence about joining the new project.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the fence":
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