[Idiom] FLY ON THE WALL. - Learn About Being an Unnoticed Observer in Conversations

an unnoticed observer

Imagine having the superpower to invisibly observe a thrilling conversation or a top-secret meeting without anyone knowing you're there. This is precisely what the idiom 'Fly on the wall' is about. It expresses a wish to be quietly present in a situation, observing events unfold without influencing them. People often use this idiom when discussing scenarios where insider information, juicy gossip, or pivotal decisions happen. 'I wish I could be a fly on the wall during their strategy meeting,' someone might say, indicating their desire to know what will be discussed without actually participating.

Example Sentences

1. I'd love to be a fly on the wall.

   I'd love to secretly observe.

2. He wished he could be a fly on the wall during that secret meeting.

   He wished he could secretly observe that secret meeting.

3. Being a fly on the wall during their conversation would have revealed a lot.

   Secretly observing their conversation would have revealed a lot.