Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
It is wise to sit on the fence and not become a party to another World War
Option 1: A person's lack of decisiveness, neutrality or hesitance to choose between two sides in an argument or a competition
Option 2: Overtaking the thing of interest that the other parties are fighting for while they are fighting
Option 3: Defending the no man’s land
Option 4: Become a peacemaker between two fighting or competing parties.
Correct Answer: A person's lack of decisiveness, neutrality or hesitance to choose between two sides in an argument or a competition
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
Explanation:
Sitting on the fence
refers to staying neutral or undecided, not taking a side in a conflict or decision. In the context provided, it suggests the importance of not actively participating or taking a side to avoid involvement in another world war.
Therefore, the correct answer is, "A person's lack of decisiveness, neutrality, or hesitance to choose between two sides in an argument or a competition".
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