straddling the fence

The concern going forward is that these same-sex blessings are not the peace offering that some churches appear to think; straddling the fence may win them no friends.

The lobbying effort comes as several Senate Democrats are either straddling the fence or planning to vote with Republicans to reinstate tariffs that were suspended against countries used by Chinese solar panel companies to funnel their product and violate U.S. trade laws.

But that’s not the same as straddling the fence.

As a narrow political matter, DeSantis has been crafty in straddling the fence dividing Republican opinion.

The Black child extends her hand as the white girl, already straddling the fence’s top rail, reaches down.