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on the fence

 

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Adjective on the fence has 1 sense
  1. on the fence, undecided - characterized by indecision; "some who had been on the fence came out in favor of the plan"; "too many voters still declare they are undecided"
    Antonym: decisive (indirect, via indecisive)

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On the Fence

Description:

The phrase "on the fence" is an idiom used to describe being undecided or unsure about a particular situation or choice. It often refers to a state of indecision or neutrality.

Examples:

Part of Speech: Idiom

  1. Sense: Indecisive

    He is on the fence about whether to buy a new car or save the money.

  2. Sense: Neutral

    The politician remained on the fence, not taking any definitive stance on the controversial issue.

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