on the fence

phrase

: in a position of neutrality or indecision

Examples of on the fence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Commanders are an average matchup on paper, but the injury and quarterback questions have me on the fence rather than firing up Skattebo as an RB2. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Candidates spent the weekend crisscrossing their states and pulling in surrogates to make a final push for voters still on the fence. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

This year is an election year, leaving some alders on the fence on the mayor's budget proposal, and prepared for a long fight over the 2027 spending plan. — Chris Tye, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

For many people on the fence, the decision comes down to how an electric car would fit into their lives. — Alexandra Tirado Oropeza, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for on the fence

• antisense
• commonsense
• effulgence
• frankincense
• ninepence
• nondefense
• recommence
• recompence
• recompense
• cense
• dense
• hence