How to Pronounce "on the fence"
expression
ON-thuh-FENS
ON-thuh-FENS
Definition
To be unable or unwilling to decide between two or more choices; not making a clear decision.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɛns
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈɛns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-thuh-FENS
UK
ON-thuh-FENS
Listen in Context
I'm still on the fence about which movie to watch.
She is on the fence about joining the team.
They're on the fence about moving to a new city.
Honestly, I'm on the fence about getting a dog. It's a big responsibility.