Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-fence
idiom
ˈɒn ðə fɛns
Definition
Undecided or unable to make a choice between two options or sides.
Examples
- She didn’t vote because she was still on-the-fence about the candidates.
- When it comes to picking a college, he is still on-the-fence and hasn’t made a decision yet.
Meaning
This term is often used when someone is not committed to any one side of an argument or decision and is rather hesitant to take a firm stance.
Synonyms
- undecided
- neutral
- ambivalent
- hesitant
