straddle

straddle the fence

To not commit to a decision or take a side when presented with two or more options or possibilities. You can't straddle the fence any longer—you need to choose who of these two we need to fire. The government has been straddling the fence about legalizing marijuana for the past several years.

See also: fence, straddle

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

straddle the fence

Fig. to support both sides of an issue. (As if one were partly on either side of a fence.) The mayor is straddling the fence on this issue, hoping the public will forget it. The legislator wanted to straddle the fence until the last minute, and that alone cost her a lot of votes.

See also: fence, straddle

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

on the fence, be

Also, straddle the fence. Be undecided, not committed, as in I don't know if I'll move there; I'm still on the fence, or He's straddling the fence about the merger. This picturesque expression, with its implication that one can jump to either side, at first was applied mainly to political commitments. [Early 1800s]

straddle the fence

tv. to support both sides of an issue. The mayor is straddling the fence on this issue, hoping the public will forget it.

See also: fence, straddle

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

straddle the fence

Informal

To be undecided or uncommitted.

See also: fence, straddle

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

straddle the fence
sit on the fence
on the fence
on the fence, be
on the fence, to be/sit
be on the fence
be sitting on the fence
pull (one) off the fence
come off the fence
fence hanger

References in periodicals archive

The straddle carrier market includes historical data, current market scenario as well as forecasts on every market segment.

Straddle Carrier Market Global Growth, Opportunities, Industry Analysis & Forecast To 2028

(iv) the positions are sold or marketed as offsetting positions (whether or not such positions are called a straddle, spread, butterfly, or any similar name),

Foreign currency straddles and transactions present complex tax issues

If two or more positions qualify as a straddle, a loss realized by disposing of one of the positions cannot be deducted by the taxpayer, to the extent that there is unrecognized gain in the position still owned by the taxpayer (IRC section 1092[a][1]).

Foreign currency strategies can produce unforeseen tax consequences

DRAMA: The scene of the crash PROBE: Emergency services and the straddle carrier at the Port of Liverpool

DRIVER HURT AS CRANE TOPPLES; Probe launched into docks accident

Direct ownership of stock may be exempted from the straddle rules.

Part V: Straddles and other transactions

The adjustable straddle in wide position provides for stability when raising 144" high, also it permits the user to straddle the item being lifted for tight access in crowded areas.

Mobile Portable Crane Helps in Ergonomics

Short Straddle: This strategy is the reverse of long straddle and is implemented by selling a call and a put option with the same underlying security, strike price and expiry date.

The long and short of straddle

The unit prices for straddle carriers vary between EUR700,000-900,000.

Cargotec Corporation win order for 15 straddle carriers

Ilkka Annala, vice-president of the straddle carrier product line, said: "On an annual level, more than 50 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per straddle carrier can be eliminated using hybrid technology."

Hybrid technology cuts fuel use by 30% in heavyweight lifting role

Angelita Maila would rather be roasting cuys, or guinea pigs, than fried plantains on the street-side grill she owns near a monument where tourists flock to straddle the equatorial line.

Dollar blues

While we have profiled dancers who straddle several genres, like Bill Evans (Oct., 2003) and Desmond Richardson (Feb., 2003), we are always interested in hearing about more.

Versatility pays

When employees exercise these options, the company should record the reduction in current taxes payable as a credit to APIC to the extent it exceeds the deferred tax asset, if any Exhibit 3, below, illustrates the impact of NQSOs that straddle the effective date.</p> <pre> Exhibit 3 NQSOs Straddling the Effective Date Assume ABC Co.

Options and the deferred tax bite: just when you thought it couldn't get any more complicated

The solution came in the form of the Kentruck B69E straddle stackers, electric lift and propulsion.

Kentruck supply the solution to Long Clawson Dairies

By retooling all milling operations on the line, especially the overheated straddle milling step, USM has more than tripled edge life and pocketed more than $200,000 a year in machining cost savings.

Cooling a tough straddle milling job: saves auto parts maker $200K a year

The court heard a long running petrol war between Chivers and Straddle Service Station owner Sean McCrory was behind the incident.

FUEL WAR LEADS TO 'SABOTAGE' AT STATION

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释义	straddle straddle the fence To not commit to a decision or take a side when presented with two or more options or possibilities. You can't straddle the fence any longer—you need to choose who of these two we need to fire. The government has been straddling the fence about legalizing marijuana for the past several years. See also: fence, straddle Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. straddle the fence Fig. to support both sides of an issue. (As if one were partly on either side of a fence.) The mayor is straddling the fence on this issue, hoping the public will forget it. The legislator wanted to straddle the fence until the last minute, and that alone cost her a lot of votes. See also: fence, straddle McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. on the fence, be Also, straddle the fence. Be undecided, not committed, as in I don't know if I'll move there; I'm still on the fence, or He's straddling the fence about the merger. This picturesque expression, with its implication that one can jump to either side, at first was applied mainly to political commitments. [Early 1800s] See also: on The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. straddle the fence tv. to support both sides of an issue. The mayor is straddling the fence on this issue, hoping the public will forget it. See also: fence, straddle McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions straddle the fence Informal To be undecided or uncommitted. See also: fence, straddle American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: straddle the fence sit on the fence on the fence on the fence, be on the fence, to be/sit be on the fence be sitting on the fence pull (one) off the fence come off the fence fence hanger References in periodicals archive The straddle carrier market includes historical data, current market scenario as well as forecasts on every market segment. Straddle Carrier Market Global Growth, Opportunities, Industry Analysis & Forecast To 2028 (iv) the positions are sold or marketed as offsetting positions (whether or not such positions are called a straddle, spread, butterfly, or any similar name), Foreign currency straddles and transactions present complex tax issues If two or more positions qualify as a straddle, a loss realized by disposing of one of the positions cannot be deducted by the taxpayer, to the extent that there is unrecognized gain in the position still owned by the taxpayer (IRC section 1092[a][1]). Foreign currency strategies can produce unforeseen tax consequences DRAMA: The scene of the crash PROBE: Emergency services and the straddle carrier at the Port of Liverpool DRIVER HURT AS CRANE TOPPLES; Probe launched into docks accident Direct ownership of stock may be exempted from the straddle rules. Part V: Straddles and other transactions The adjustable straddle in wide position provides for stability when raising 144" high, also it permits the user to straddle the item being lifted for tight access in crowded areas. Mobile Portable Crane Helps in Ergonomics Short Straddle: This strategy is the reverse of long straddle and is implemented by selling a call and a put option with the same underlying security, strike price and expiry date. The long and short of straddle The unit prices for straddle carriers vary between EUR700,000-900,000. Cargotec Corporation win order for 15 straddle carriers Ilkka Annala, vice-president of the straddle carrier product line, said: "On an annual level, more than 50 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per straddle carrier can be eliminated using hybrid technology." Hybrid technology cuts fuel use by 30% in heavyweight lifting role Angelita Maila would rather be roasting cuys, or guinea pigs, than fried plantains on the street-side grill she owns near a monument where tourists flock to straddle the equatorial line. Dollar blues While we have profiled dancers who straddle several genres, like Bill Evans (Oct., 2003) and Desmond Richardson (Feb., 2003), we are always interested in hearing about more. Versatility pays When employees exercise these options, the company should record the reduction in current taxes payable as a credit to APIC to the extent it exceeds the deferred tax asset, if any Exhibit 3, below, illustrates the impact of NQSOs that straddle the effective date.</p> <pre> Exhibit 3 NQSOs Straddling the Effective Date Assume ABC Co. Options and the deferred tax bite: just when you thought it couldn't get any more complicated The solution came in the form of the Kentruck B69E straddle stackers, electric lift and propulsion. Kentruck supply the solution to Long Clawson Dairies By retooling all milling operations on the line, especially the overheated straddle milling step, USM has more than tripled edge life and pocketed more than $200,000 a year in machining cost savings. Cooling a tough straddle milling job: saves auto parts maker $200K a year The court heard a long running petrol war between Chivers and Straddle Service Station owner Sean McCrory was behind the incident. FUEL WAR LEADS TO 'SABOTAGE' AT STATION
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