Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. I was undecided for a long time to select the right course of study after my senior secondary exam.
sitting on the fence
Key Points
- In this context, it is stated that he could not decide for a long time to select the right course.
- Sitting on the Fence:Avoid taking sides or making a decision; be uncertain, be undecided. (पक्ष लेने या निर्णय लेने से बचना; अनिश्चित हो)
- Hence, "Sitting on the Fence" is the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Additional Information
- Beating Around the Bush: Avoiding the main topic or not getting to the point. (मुख्य विषय से बचना या मुद्दे पर न पहुँचना)
- Knocking Around: Moving from place to place without a clear purpose. (बिना किसी स्पष्ट उद्देश्य के एक स्थान से दूसरे स्थान पर जाना)
- On Fool’s Errand: Engaging in a task or mission that is likely to fail. (किसी ऐसे कार्य या मिशन में संलग्न होना जिसके विफल होने की संभावना हो)
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