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on the fence

not able to decide something. Many consumers are still on the fence, waiting to see if a better, less expensive computer will come along.

Usage notes: often used with sit: Most people sit on the fence and would rather say "maybe" than "yes" or "no."

See also: fence

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They soon discovered that the path they had been following now made a bend and passed around the enclosure, but what made Ojo stop and look thoughtful was a sign painted on the fence which read: The Patchwork Girl of Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context For the Kensington Gardens, you must know, are full of short cuts, familiar to all who play there; and the shortest leads from the baby in long clothes to the little boy of three riding on the fence. The Little White Bird by Barrie, James Matthew View in context More results

References in classic literature

They soon discovered that the path they had been following now made a bend and passed around the enclosure, but what made Ojo stop and look thoughtful was a sign painted on the fence which read:

The Patchwork Girl of Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context

For the Kensington Gardens, you must know, are full of short cuts, familiar to all who play there; and the shortest leads from the baby in long clothes to the little boy of three riding on the fence.

The Little White Bird by Barrie, James Matthew View in context

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