on the fence

phrase

Synonyms of on the fencenext
: in a position of neutrality or indecision

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For many people on the fence, the decision comes down to how an electric car would fit into their lives. — Alexandra Tirado Oropeza, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2026 Of course, Schlittler’s performance wouldn’t matter without some offense, which was a large storyline entering the postseason, considering Judge was always on the fence in terms of making the roster. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 For those on the fence about submitting, now is the time to do it. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 As a young Jewish woman already on the fence about a nose job, this is possibly the worst sentence anyone could say to me. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the fence

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“On the fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20fence. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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