Come down on one side of the fence or the other In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "come down on one side of the fence or the other", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eudora Thao calendar 2021-02-01 02:02

Meaning of Come down on one side of the fence or the other

Synonyms:

sit on the fence

Come down on one side of the fence or the other British American verb phrase

Make a decision to choose or support between two opposing opinions

When he came up with a decision, I was surprised; he usually just comes down on one side of the fence or the other.

The final round is next week, so by the time you're going to have to come down on one side of the fence or the other.

Grammar and Usage of Come down on one side of the fence or the other

Verb Forms

  • comes down on one side of the fence or the other
  • came down on one side of the fence or the other
  • has/have come down on one side of the fence or the other

The verb "come" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Come down on one side of the fence or the other

There is no clear information about this expression. However, a source said that In Middle English, the origin of this phrase has its origins, but has been in popular use since the 1800s.

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