How to Pronounce "sit on the fence"
expression
SIT on thuh FENS
SIT on thuh FENS
Definition
To avoid choosing a side or making a decision in a dispute or debate; to remain neutral.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɛns
British English
sˈɪt/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈɛns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIT on thuh FENS
UK
SIT on thuh FENS
Listen in Context
He always sits on the fence when we talk about politics.
Please don't sit on the fence. We need your opinion.
It's hard to trust someone who sits on the fence all the time.
"So, are you with us or not? You can't just sit on the fence forever!"