- sit the fence
- not choose either side, try to be in the middle
People don't like politicians who try to sit the fence.
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sit the fence
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sit on the fence — 1. To avoid committing oneself 2. To remain neutral • • • Main Entry: ↑fence * * * sit/be/on the fence phrase to refuse to support either side in an argument … Useful english dictionary
sit on the fence — See: ON THE FENCE … Dictionary of American idioms
sit on the fence — See: ON THE FENCE … Dictionary of American idioms
sit on the fence — If someone sits on the fence, they try not to support either side in a dispute … The small dictionary of idiomes
sit on the fence — ► sit on the fence avoid making a decision or commitment. Main Entry: ↑fence … English terms dictionary
on the fence — See sit the fence … English idioms
sit on the fence — If someone sits on the fence, they try not to support either side in a dispute. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If you sit on the fence, you avoid taking sides in a discussion or argument. It s an important issue. You can t… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
sit on the fence — verb To remain neutral on a certain topic, to not have a stance or opinion. and Bloomah will sometimes sit on the fence, concerning whose discretion, the same thing may be said … Wiktionary
sit on the fence — to delay making a decision when you have to choose between two sides in an argument or a competition. She criticized members of the committee for sitting on the fence and failing to make a useful contribution to the debate … New idioms dictionary
sit\ on\ the\ fence — See: on the fence … Словарь американских идиом
