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Difference between Over the fence and Over the wall

over the fence—(Austral., NZ sl.) objectionable; not socially acceptable:

  • Some publications which unduly emphasize sex were entirely over the fence.

over the wall —(sl.)

1. out of prison:

  • When she was over the wall she would begin to get well in the fresh country air.

2. in prison:

  • The Court Martial sentenced him to six months over the wall.

Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase off the wall(sl.)

1. unusual; eccentric:

  • Tom is just a “regular guy” despite sometimes off-the-wall behavior.

2. On impulse; spontaneously:

  • He started talking off the wall about how he should go to El Salvador.