on the fence

phrase

: in a position of neutrality or indecision

Examples of on the fence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Of course, Schlittler’s performance wouldn’t matter without some offense, which was a large storyline entering the postseason, considering Judge was always on the fence in terms of making the roster. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on the fence

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