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
In this book, you're like a fly on the wall, and I mean that almost literally.
From Salon • Sep. 13, 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
