sit on the fence
Example Sentences
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The obvious prediction to go for is a draw – that’s what Kellie will go for, I’m sure, and I am going to sit on the fence too.
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2024
“They need to be condemned and there’s no place to sit on the fence here: You’re either condemning it or you’re condoning it.”
From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2023
"In the coming days, the Russian market should trade in a narrow band - investors are likely to sit on the fence hoping for more clarity," BCS said.
From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2022
“There is no more time to hang back or sit on the fence or argue amongst ourselves. This is a challenge of our collective lifetime.”
From New York Times • Nov. 1, 2021
Brother Gore is going to give his class a two weeks' holiday; then we will go fishing, and sit on the fence!
From The Story of a Life by Ellis, J. Breckenridge (John Breckenridge)
