Question

what does the idiom in this text suggest? in september 2013, president obama stated that he was on the fence about ordering a military strike against syria. the president was undecided about the military strike. the president was firmly against the military strike. the president was enthusiastic about the military strike.

Explanation:

The idiom "on the fence" means to be undecided or neutral about something. In the given context, President Obama being "on the fence" about ordering a military strike implies he hadn't made a decision yet. The second option ("firmly against") and third option ("enthusiastic about") don't match the meaning of the idiom.

Answer:

The president was undecided about the military strike.