STRADDLE THE FENCE Synonyms: 27 Similar Words

straddle the fence

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as in weasel

to avoid giving a definite answer or position I'd straddle the fence long enough and it was time to make a decision.

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Recent Examples of straddle the fence Abrams, meanwhile, continues to straddle the fence in gentlemanly fashion. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Straddle the fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straddle%20the%20fence. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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