English » Idioms and Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To sit on the fence

A

Take a high seat

B

Avoid taking sides

C

Occupy a bench next to a boundary

D

Place something on a barrier

Solution

option B is the right answer here,

idiom To remain neutral, to refuse to take sides in a dispute; often used in a derogatory way about someone who lacks the courage to decide: “The councilman is afraid he'll lose votes if he takes sides on the zoning issue, but he can't sit on the fence forever.”