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The meaning of "on the fence"
"
On the fence
"
Meaning:
Unwilling to give one's view about which side you support.
Example:
Increase taxes or reduce spending. Who knows? I'm sitting on the fence on that one.
Where did it originate?:
USA
, 19th century.
Where is it used?:
Worldwide
.
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Gary Martin