GET OFF THE FENCE is an idiom that means to make a decision or take a stance on something. The crossword solutions DECIDE (6 letters), CHOOSE (6 letters), ACT (3 letters), OPT (3 letters), TAKEASTAND (10 letters), and REACHADECISION (14 letters) all relate to this phrase. DECIDE and CHOOSE both refer to the ACT of making a decision, while ACT and OPT are both verbs that mean to take action. TAKEASTAND and REACHADECISION both refer to the result of making a decision, which is to take a stand or reach a decision.