Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
The Hole in the Fence — (ISBN 9780660105185, 1976) is an anthology like storybook, starring a series of vegetable characters. Published in Canada by authority of the Canadian Minister of National Health and Welfare, it was a project of the Health Promotion Directorate,… … Wikipedia
(the) grass is always greener (on the other side of the fence). — The grass is always greener (on the other side of the fence). something that you say which means that other people always seem to be in a better situation than you, although they may not be. And when I haven t been out for a while I start to envy … New idioms dictionary
the grass is greener on the other side of the fence — things look better from a distance, it is natural to desire a neighbor s things When you look at other homes, the grass is often greener on the other side of the fence … English idioms
on the fence — {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Not able, or not wanting to choose; in doubt; undecided. Often used with sit . * /Jack sat on the fence for a week last spring before he finally joined the track team instead of the baseball team./ * /Mrs. Jones has decided… … Dictionary of American idioms
on\ the\ fence — adj or adv. phr. Not able, or not wanting to choose; in doubt; undecided. Often used with sit . Jack sat on the fence for a week last spring before he finally joined the track team instead of the baseball team. Mrs. Jones has decided to vote for… … Словарь американских идиом
Over the Fence — may refer to: Over the Fence (1917 film), a 1917 short comedy film starring Harold Lloyd Over the Fence (2009 film), a 2009 short Finnish film This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title. If an … Wikipedia
on the fence — When faced with a choice, a person who is on the fence has not yet reached a decision. The candidates have such similar ideas that many electors are still on the fence … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
straddle the fence — To straddle the fence is to be indecisive, often to the point where it becomes painful not to make a decision … The small dictionary of idiomes
on the fence — not able to decide something. Many consumers are still on the fence, waiting to see if a better, less expensive computer will come along. Usage notes: often used with sit: Most people sit on the fence and would rather say maybe than yes or no … New idioms dictionary
sit the fence — not choose either side, try to be in the middle People don t like politicians who try to sit the fence … English idioms
