idiom
Business
On the Fence
ON the FENS
/ɒn ðə fɛns/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Onthefence
Dictionary meaning
Undecided or uncommitted about something.
Examples
- The investor was still on the fence after the second pitch.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'fence'. Implies sitting between two sides.
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