English idiom · neutral · spoken & written · BrE & AmE
on the fence: meaning and examples
on the fence means unable to decide between two options.
Aprende la expresión como una unidad fija y observa la preposición y la forma verbal en los ejemplos.
این عبارت را بهصورت یک واحد ثابت یاد بگیرید و به حرف اضافه و شکل فعل در مثالها توجه کنید.
Lerne die Wendung als feste Einheit und achte in den Beispielen auf Präposition und Verbform.
Apprenez l’expression comme une unité fixe et observez la préposition et la forme verbale dans les exemples.
Memory hook: Build a clear mental picture from “on the fence” and connect it to this meaning: unable to decide between two options.
How to use “on the fence”
- I’m still on the fence about moving abroad.
- Several voters remain on the fence.
Common mistake: Treat “on the fence” as a fixed expression. Notice its exact word order in the examples.
Learn it in context
This expression belongs to Lesson 9, where you can compare it with other idioms about decisions and practise it interactively.
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