pull (one) off the fence
pull (one) off the fence
To cause one to make a decision or take a side when presented with two options or possibilities, usually after a period of indecision or delay. That last debate finally pulled Sally off the fence—she knows which candidate she's voting for now. I wasn't sure which applicant I would choose, but Tom's impressive cover letter pulled me off the fence.
See also: fence, off, pull
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- come off the fence
- sit on the fence
- straddle
- straddle the fence
- on the fence
- on the fence, be
- on the fence, to be/sit
- be on the fence
- be sitting on the fence
- not the only pebble on the beach