Sit on the fence

idiom

To avoid making a decision or choosing a side.

With the elections coming up, you can't just sit on the fence, you need to make a stand.
Visual representation of "sit on the fence" - To avoid making a decision or choosing a side

Often appears as...

  • don't sit on the fence
  • stop sitting on the fence

Usage tips

Idiomatic

idiom

To avoid making a decision or choosing a side.

With the elections coming up, you can't just sit on the fence, you need to make a stand.
Visual representation of "sit on the fence" - To avoid making a decision or choosing a side

Often appears as...

  • don't sit on the fence
  • stop sitting on the fence

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "sit on the fence"
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Decision Avoidance

Used when someone avoids committing to a choice or revealing their opinion.

Illustration for Decision Avoidance
Everyone shared their thoughts, but Mike sat on the fence.
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Neutral Stance

Implies the act of remaining neutral when others expect a clear position.

Illustration for Neutral Stance
When asked about team preferences, Jenna just sat on the fence.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Indecision

Highlights a struggle in making a decision, not just the avoidance.

Illustration for Indecision
Although the choice was tough, he shouldn't sit on the fence for too long.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Decision Avoidance

Used when someone avoids committing to a choice or revealing their opinion.

Illustration for Decision Avoidance
Everyone shared their thoughts, but Mike sat on the fence.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Neutral Stance

Implies the act of remaining neutral when others expect a clear position.

Illustration for Neutral Stance
When asked about team preferences, Jenna just sat on the fence.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Indecision

Highlights a struggle in making a decision, not just the avoidance.

Illustration for Indecision
Although the choice was tough, he shouldn't sit on the fence for too long.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Decision Avoidance

Used when someone avoids committing to a choice or revealing their opinion.

Illustration for Decision Avoidance
Everyone shared their thoughts, but Mike sat on the fence.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Neutral Stance

Implies the act of remaining neutral when others expect a clear position.

Illustration for Neutral Stance
When asked about team preferences, Jenna just sat on the fence.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Indecision

Highlights a struggle in making a decision, not just the avoidance.

Illustration for Indecision
Although the choice was tough, he shouldn't sit on the fence for too long.
Visual representation of the word "Sit on the fence"

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