Question

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in this sentence: 'He sat on the fence during the whole debate.'

1.
Sat outdoors
2.
Avoided taking sides
3.
Took a risk
4.
Rested well
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : Avoided taking sides

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Detailed Solution

सही उत्तर Avoided taking sides है।

Key Points

To sit on the fence means to avoid taking sides in a dispute or argument.

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Question:

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in this sentence: 'He sat on the fence during the whole debate.'

1.
Sat outdoors
2.
Avoided taking sides
3.
Took a risk
4.
Rested well

Correct Answer: Avoided taking sides

To sit on the fence means to avoid taking sides in a dispute or argument.

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