FENCE-SITTING


Meaning of FENCE-SITTING in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: fence (I) + sitting (n.)

: a state of indecision or neutrality with respect to conflicting positions

his reluctance to commit himself publicly has the appearance of fence-sitting

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