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NDA 2 2024 GAT, question 30

Topic: Idioms and phrases

Directions · Q26 to Q30

Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Select the response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which is the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q30

Sit on the fence

  1. (a) to make someone suddenly notice you
  2. (b) to fail completely
  3. (c) to delay making a decisionCorrect answer
  4. (d) to behave very badly

Solution.

Answer: (c) to delay making a decision

  1. To sit on the fence is to avoid taking sides or making a definite choice.
  2. The fence figuratively separates the competing positions.