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• sit on the fence — 1. To avoid committing oneself 2. To remain neutral • • • Main Entry: ↑fence * * * sit/be/on the fence phrase to refuse to support either side in an argument …   Useful english dictionary

• sit on the fence — See: ON THE FENCE …   Dictionary of American idioms

• sit on the fence — See: ON THE FENCE …   Dictionary of American idioms

• sit at the feet of someone — phrase to learn from someone famous Thesaurus: to learn new skills or informationsynonym Main entry: sit …   Useful english dictionary

• sit below the salt — ► sit below the salt be of lower social standing. [ORIGIN: from the former custom of placing a salt cellar in the middle of a dining table with the host at one end.] Main Entry: ↑salt …   English terms dictionary

• sit on the fence — If someone sits on the fence, they try not to support either side in a dispute …   The small dictionary of idiomes

• sit on the throne — sit on the King s chair …   English contemporary dictionary

• sit on the fence — ► sit on the fence avoid making a decision or commitment. Main Entry: ↑fence …   English terms dictionary

• sit on the fence —    If someone sits on the fence, they try not to support either side in a dispute.   (Dorking School Dictionary)    ***    If you sit on the fence, you avoid taking sides in a discussion or argument.     It s an important issue. You can t… …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

• sit on the fence — verb To remain neutral on a certain topic, to not have a stance or opinion. and Bloomah will sometimes sit on the fence, concerning whose discretion, the same thing may be said …   Wiktionary

• sit on the splice — phrasal cricket : stonewall contrasted with lay on the wood * * * sit on the splice (cricket sl) To bat defensively, with no attempt to gain runs • • • Main Entry: ↑splice …   Useful english dictionary