sit on the fence
sit on the fence
Meaning
- delay or avoid making a decision or choice
- not take sides in a dispute
- not to commit oneself
- avoid siding with one of two possibilities
- undecided about something
- remain neutral when a decision or choice is required
Example Sentences
- Has he decided which offer he is going to accept or is he still sitting on the fence?
- You can’t sit on the fence any longer, you need to make up your mind.
- Instead of sitting on the fence, why don’t you list out the pros and cons so that you can reach a decision.
- It would be good if you stop sitting on the fence and choose whose side you are on.
- He did not want to say no to either of them, so he was just sitting on the fence.
- She did not know whether to say yes or no to the proposal, she was sitting on the fence.
- When two heavyweights have an argument, its best to sit on the fence and not make either of the turn against you.
- I was surprised when he came up with a decision, he usually just sits on the fence.
Origin
The origin of this phrase has its roots in Middle English, but has been in popular use since the 1800s.
make a long story short ❯❮ see eye to eye
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It doesn’t tell who made the idiom or why they made the idiom
- FatRat22 September 16, 2020
Their daughter has been sitting on the fence ever since her father forgot her mother’s birthday.
- Naomi February 25, 2018
A good thing to use in school.
- Shika January 8, 2018