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ON THE FENCE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does on the fence mean?
• ON THE FENCE (adjective)
The adjective ON THE FENCE has 1 sense:
1. characterized by indecision
Familiarity information: ON THE FENCE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characterized by indecision
Synonyms:
on the fence; undecided
Context example:
too many voters still declare they are undecided
Similar:
indecisive (characterized by lack of decision and firmness)
Context examples
Meg and Beth were frightened, but Jo clapped and pranced, and I sat on the fence and drew you.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
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