Choose the correct meaning of the idiom. He is accused of sitting on the fence
Question and options
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom.
He is accused of sitting on the fence
He is accused of sitting on the fence
- Observing the scene
- Hesitating which side to join
- Resting on the fence
- Confused about the situation
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Hesitating which side to join
"Sitting on the fence" means staying undecided and not committing to either side in a dispute. It is an accusation of hesitation over which side to join, not of mere confusion or of literally resting on a fence.
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