Question 1

What does "the jury is still out" mean?

Accepted Answer

A matter has not yet been decided and the outcome remains uncertain.

Question 2

How do you use "the jury is still out" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The jury is still out on whether the new policy will actually reduce crime.

Question 3

Is "the jury is still out" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"the jury is still out" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. A legal metaphor; used when an issue is still being debated and no conclusion has been reached.