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 avoid making a decision or choice.
- Hence, option 1 is most appropriate to describe the idiom.