sit on the fence — to avoid making a decision or taking sides in a dispute; to remain neutral
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to avoid making a decision or taking sides in a dispute; to remain neutral
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪt ɑːn ðə fens/
Korean meaning: 결정을 내리지 않고 미루다; 중립을 지키다; 양다리 걸치다
Korean pronunciation: **싯** 온 더 **펜**스
Example Sentences
- My friend always sits on the fence when we're choosing a restaurant - it drives me crazy!
- The CEO can't sit on the fence about layoffs any longer - employees need to know.
- Stop sitting on the fence about your major - graduation is next year!
sit on the fence
NOUN//sɪt ɑːn ðə fens//
to avoid making a decision or taking sides in a dispute; to remain neutral
to avoid making a decision or taking sides in a dispute; to remain neutral
Sitting tense on the fence, trying to make sense
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
울타리 위에 앉아 있으면 양쪽 땅을 모두 볼 수 있지만 어느 쪽에도 발을 딛지 않는다는 이미지에서 유래된 19세기 미국 표현
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📝Examples
“My friend always sits on the fence when we're choosing a restaurant - it drives me crazy!”
“The CEO can't sit on the fence about layoffs any longer - employees need to know.”
“Stop sitting on the fence about your major - graduation is next year!”
“He's been sitting on the fence about proposing for three years - she might leave him!”
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