fly on the wall

Example Sentences

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“It’s like you’re a fly on the wall, especially if you’re riding in the car with the talent,” says Tidona.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

"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

Oh, to have been a fly on the wall when Roberts heard about this casting choice!

From Salon • Oct. 19, 2023

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 was here as a storyteller, a fly on the wall, not as a friend.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon