on the fence
idiom/ɒn ðə fɛns/
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On the fence means being undecided — unable to choose between two options or sides. The image is of someone sitting on top of a fence, not yet stepping down onto either side. Often used about choices or opinions.
📖 Meanings
1undecided, unable to choose between two options
"I'm still on the fence about which job to take." — I still can't decide which job to take.
2avoiding taking sides
"Politicians often sit on the fence to avoid controversy." — Politicians often avoid taking sides to dodge controversy.
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sit on the fencestill on the fenceon the fence about
❓ How do you say you still can't decide on something?