sit on the fence
Say it: sit on the FENS /ˌsɪt ɒn ðə ˈfɛns/ · idiom
What “sit on the fence” means
Avoid choosing a side or making a decision.
More precisely: To avoid taking sides or making a decision.
Example: “You can't sit on the fence forever; do we launch or not?”
When to use it
When someone won't choose between options or take a side. Informal, often mildly critical of their hesitation.
Similar words
hedge your bets, stay neutral, waver
Quick check
Two friends want different restaurants, and you keep refusing to choose either one. Which phrase describes your behaviour?
keep an open mind or sit on the fence?
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sit on the fence
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