Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-sit-on-the-fence
idiom
tō ˈsit-ˌän-ðə-ˈfens
Definition
To remain neutral or indecisive, especially in a situation where a choice must be made.
Examples
- During the election, many voters decided to sit on the fence rather than support one candidate over another.
- He tends to sit on the fence when it comes to conflicts between his friends, not wanting to take sides.
Meaning
The phrase implies avoiding commitment to one side or the other, often in a debate or decision-making context.
Synonyms
- Stay neutral
- Be indecisive
- Remain impartial
- Be noncommittal
