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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To sit on the fence
    Question

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
    To sit on the fence

    A.

    Wait for an opportunity

    B.

    Face a danger alone

    C.

    Avoid making a decision

    D.

    Support an argument

    Correct option is C


    Option (c) is the correct meaning of the given idiom "To sit on the fence".
    To sit on the fence: To avoid taking sides or making a decision, often to avoid offending anyone or facing consequences.
    Example: The politician sat on the fence, refusing to comment on the controversial issue.
    Other related idioms:
    · Hedge your bets: To avoid committing to one course of action to reduce risk.
    · Neither here nor there: Indecisive or irrelevant to the current situation.
    Meanings of other options:
    · Wait for an opportunity: To stay inactive until the right moment arises.
    · Face a danger alone: To confront risks without support.
    · Support an argument: To agree with a viewpoint.

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