Sit on the fence Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Decision Avoidance Used when someone avoids committing to a choice or revealing their opinion. Everyone shared their thoughts, but Mike sat on the fence. Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Stance Implies the act of remaining neutral when others expect a clear position. When asked about team preferences, Jenna just sat on the fence. Pro Tip 3/3Indecision Highlights a struggle in making a decision, not just the avoidance. Although the choice was tough, he shouldn't sit on the fence for too long.