fence with

fence with (someone)

In a conversation, to evade or avoid directly answering someone or something. Ever the sly spin doctor, the candidate was able to deftly fence with the journalist around questions of his dubious background.

fence with

Avoid answering directly, try to evade, as in The mayor was very clever at fencing with the press about his future plans. This expression transfers the parry and thrust of fencing to a verbal exchange. [Second half of 1600s]

See also: fence

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

See also:

fence with (someone)
slip past (someone or something)
slip across
stall off
weasel word
weasel words
skip out of (something or some place)
get clean away
fob off
be one step ahead

References in classic literature

Josie walked the Barry fence with an airy unconcern which seemed to imply that a little thing like that wasn't worth a "dare." Reluctant admiration greeted her exploit, for most of the other girls could appreciate it, having suffered many things themselves in their efforts to walk fences.

Anne Of Green Gables

But when more intensive control is required, reinforcing the fence with a second, finer-spaced roll on the other side of the posts might be easier and more efficient than tearing out the old fence entirely.

Fencing for creatures great and small

“Farmers with a large amount of acreage to protect didn't have a good solution to adequately equip their electric fence with the necessary shock levels to contain their livestock or keep out predators, until the Power Wizard 24000 was introduced.”

A red light indicates a heavily loaded fence with a voltage between 2,000 to 3,000 volts, yellow means the fence is moderately loaded producing 4,000 to 5,000 volts and the green lights indicate the fence is operating at a level of 6,000 to over 10,000 volts of energy.

New 24 Joule Power Wizard Electric Fence Energizer Contains Livestock in Pastures Up to 2,400 Acres

I'm convinced that our Scottish Terrier's dog-reactivity was initiated by (or at least significantly exacerbated by) his interactions through our chain-link fence with these two visitors.

I have some incredible video footage of a small terrier who uses a tree trunk to support his rear legs as he climbs up a chain-link fence with his front paws, working his way up until he can jump over the top of the fence.

Fence sense: how to avoid the hazards of inferior dog fencing

Confirming her earlier observations with small models, Erica found that a fence with thicker boards slowed the wind and trapped more snow than a fence made with thinner boards did.

Snow traps

Perhaps on either side of the house facing the street a nicely designed, handsome fence with a welcoming gate is called for.

7 tips for better fence: avoid major pitfalls and costly mistakes by following these steps when planning a fence project

Planning permission was granted to the cricket club in November 2002 to replace an existing chain-link fence with new metal fencing panels to match an existing 1.5m fence on the north, east and west sides of the club.

Fencing plan is blocked

Soon as she went by my house, walking gingerly, I whipped out to the fence with Yoda in my shirt and waited on her.

Yoda

Baiting the fence with peanut butter or other lures also assures that predators get the message to keep out.

Electric fencing: the easy way to keep your livestock in and predators out.

And how they answer her will be their own damn business because today I am a fence with no gate.

The fence

Even if the animal hits the fence with all fours off the ground, it just has to touch two wires to close the circuit.

Remote simplifies electric fence maintenance

While fences are a vital component of most physical protection systems, the combination of an appropriate fence with one or more carefully selected intrusion detection sensors forms a formidable combination of barrier and detection capability.

Sensing your way to security

Although this is acceptable to many people and doesn't affect the longevity of the wood much, we chose to treat our fence with a clear water-repellent sealer to keep it golden brown (Photo 16).

Building wood fences: make it straight, solid and spectacular - with our step-by-step guide

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释义	fence with fence with (someone) In a conversation, to evade or avoid directly answering someone or something. Ever the sly spin doctor, the candidate was able to deftly fence with the journalist around questions of his dubious background. See also: fence Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. fence with Avoid answering directly, try to evade, as in The mayor was very clever at fencing with the press about his future plans. This expression transfers the parry and thrust of fencing to a verbal exchange. [Second half of 1600s] See also: fence The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. See also: fence with (someone) slip past (someone or something) slip across stall off weasel word weasel words skip out of (something or some place) get clean away fob off be one step ahead References in classic literature Josie walked the Barry fence with an airy unconcern which seemed to imply that a little thing like that wasn't worth a "dare." Reluctant admiration greeted her exploit, for most of the other girls could appreciate it, having suffered many things themselves in their efforts to walk fences. Anne Of Green Gables But when more intensive control is required, reinforcing the fence with a second, finer-spaced roll on the other side of the posts might be easier and more efficient than tearing out the old fence entirely. Fencing for creatures great and small “Farmers with a large amount of acreage to protect didn't have a good solution to adequately equip their electric fence with the necessary shock levels to contain their livestock or keep out predators, until the Power Wizard 24000 was introduced.” A red light indicates a heavily loaded fence with a voltage between 2,000 to 3,000 volts, yellow means the fence is moderately loaded producing 4,000 to 5,000 volts and the green lights indicate the fence is operating at a level of 6,000 to over 10,000 volts of energy. New 24 Joule Power Wizard Electric Fence Energizer Contains Livestock in Pastures Up to 2,400 Acres I'm convinced that our Scottish Terrier's dog-reactivity was initiated by (or at least significantly exacerbated by) his interactions through our chain-link fence with these two visitors. I have some incredible video footage of a small terrier who uses a tree trunk to support his rear legs as he climbs up a chain-link fence with his front paws, working his way up until he can jump over the top of the fence. Fence sense: how to avoid the hazards of inferior dog fencing Confirming her earlier observations with small models, Erica found that a fence with thicker boards slowed the wind and trapped more snow than a fence made with thinner boards did. Snow traps Perhaps on either side of the house facing the street a nicely designed, handsome fence with a welcoming gate is called for. 7 tips for better fence: avoid major pitfalls and costly mistakes by following these steps when planning a fence project Planning permission was granted to the cricket club in November 2002 to replace an existing chain-link fence with new metal fencing panels to match an existing 1.5m fence on the north, east and west sides of the club. Fencing plan is blocked Soon as she went by my house, walking gingerly, I whipped out to the fence with Yoda in my shirt and waited on her. Yoda Baiting the fence with peanut butter or other lures also assures that predators get the message to keep out. Electric fencing: the easy way to keep your livestock in and predators out. And how they answer her will be their own damn business because today I am a fence with no gate. The fence Even if the animal hits the fence with all fours off the ground, it just has to touch two wires to close the circuit. Remote simplifies electric fence maintenance While fences are a vital component of most physical protection systems, the combination of an appropriate fence with one or more carefully selected intrusion detection sensors forms a formidable combination of barrier and detection capability. Sensing your way to security Although this is acceptable to many people and doesn't affect the longevity of the wood much, we chose to treat our fence with a clear water-repellent sealer to keep it golden brown (Photo 16). Building wood fences: make it straight, solid and spectacular - with our step-by-step guide
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