fly on the wall

Example Sentences

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"I've always wanted to be a fly on the wall and see what he's saying about our lads," said Tuipulotu.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Who wouldn’t love to be a fly on the wall when the extended Vance family gets together?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2025

At 6′7″ tall, Smith knows he's rarely a fly on the wall when he arrives in a community with a camera.

From Scientific American • Oct. 17, 2023

I want to be a fly on the wall to watch these events unfurl first-hand, because the dynamics you describe are a bit baffling.

From Slate • Aug. 14, 2023

He tries to be a fly on the wall, and lets us talk among ourselves, giving advice and guiding us only when he needs to.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman