"fence-sitting" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} fence-sitting (uncountable)
  1. A state of inaction or indecision over a particular matter, not taking sides and deciding one way or another. Tags: uncountable Related terms: fence sitter, sit on the fence
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