C1idiomdecisionsIELTS-friendly
sit on the fence
USUK
to avoid choosing between two sides or options, especially in an argument
Usually critical. In IELTS, avoid 'I'll sit on the fence': examiners want a clear opinion with reasons.
In context
You can't sit on the fence forever; you have to choose one of the offers.
Many politicians sat on the fence until they knew which side the voters supported.
More idioms about decisions
- a double-edged swordsomething that has both good and bad effects
- bite the bulletto make yourself do something unpleasant that you have been avoiding
- have second thoughtsto start to doubt a decision you have made and consider changing it
- it's up to youyou can decide; the choice is yours
- think twiceto think very carefully before you decide to do something