Sitting on the fence

"Sitting on the fence" is a common idiom used in English to describe one's neutrality or hesitance to choose between two sides in an argument or a competition, or inability to decide due to lack of courage.[1] This is done either in order to remain on good terms with both sides, or due to apathy to the situation and not wanting to choose a position with which one doesn't actually agree.[2] In simple form, it means to be usually quiet

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References

  1. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy. p. 78. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
  2. "sit on the fence". Retrieved June 20, 2012.
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