Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

a-fly-on-the-wall

idiom

/ə flaɪ ɒn ðə wɔːl/

Definition

Someone who observes a situation without being noticed.

Examples

If I could be a fly on the wall during their meeting, I would love to hear what they’re discussing.
She felt like a fly on the wall at the party, just watching everyone interact.

Meaning

This phrase is often used to describe a person who watches events silently and discreetly, similar to a fly that can go unnoticed while being present in a room.