Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
It is wise to sit on the fence and not become a party to another World War.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e., A person's lack of decisiveness, neutrality or hesitance to choose between two sides in an argument or a competition.
- The idiom "sit on the fence" means to remain neutral or undecided in a dispute or controversy, avoiding taking sides or making a decision.
- It refers to someone who does not commit to a particular viewpoint, opinion, or course of action, often out of indecision, fear, or a desire to avoid conflict.
Thus, the most appropriate choice would be:
A person's lack of decisiveness, neutrality or hesitance to choose between two sides in an argument or a competition