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 firmly against the military strike. the president was enthusiastic about the military strike. the president was undecided about the military strike.

Explanation:

The phrase "on the fence" means being undecided. The first option says the president was firmly against, the second says enthusiastic (supportive), while the third says undecided, which matches "on the fence".

Answer:

The president was undecided about the military strike.