Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

someone would love to be a fly on the wall

Idiom

/sʌmˌwʌn wʊd lʌv tu bi ə flaɪ ɒn ðə wɔːl/

Definition

A phrase used to express the desire to be an unnoticed observer of a situation.

Examples

After hearing about the surprise party, she said she would love to be a fly on the wall to see everyone’s reactions.
He wished he could be a fly on the wall during the important meeting to catch the discussions firsthand.

Meaning

This idiom means wanting to secretly watch something happen without being seen or heard, especially when the situation is interesting or involves intrigue.