“be a fly on the wall”
"Be a fly on the wall" means to observe a private situation or conversation without being noticed, as a hidden fly would. It expresses the wish to secretly witness what goes on in a place where you would not normally be allowed or noticed. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "be a fly on the wall" in the video clips below.
Hear how "be a fly on the wall" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Warrior, Lewis Howes, Fandango, Lex Fridman, PowerfulJRE and 4 more.
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YouTubeLewis Howes303K views · 2025-01-20
“Scarcity is an Illusion!” Big Sean’s SECRET to Becoming a Money Magnet
“be a fly on the wall in the studio”
Kanye for sure he was the one who let me … really yeah well actually there aren't a
Play at 1:31:14
YouTubeFandango518K views · 2025-09-09
Why Oscar Winning 'One Battle After Another' Is Unlike Any Other Paul Thomas Anderson Movie
“to be a fly on the wall during his”
know, or maybe even his writing sessions … writing sessions. Like like even Leo
Play at 16:45
YouTubeLex Fridman2.0M views · 2021-12-31
Michael Malice: New Year's Special | Lex Fridman Podcast #253
“curious to be a fly on the wall i'm sure”
feel is is doing that i really am … it'll happen at some point watching you
Play at 1:37:37
YouTubePowerfulJRE8.3M views · 2025-01-07
Joe Rogan Experience #2252 - Wesley Huff
“conversation to be a fly on the wall”
yeah but they were an interesting … yeah tolken breaking down
Play at 2:06:43
YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO3.3M views · 2025-06-09
Scooter Braun: When Everything Broke, It Fixed Me
“I could be a fly on the wall that is”
experienced such a thing. And if you if … actually just has CCTV for eyes and I
Play at 1:00:26
YouTubeLex Fridman4.8M views · 2022-04-17
Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship | Lex Fridman Podcast #277
“it would be to be a fly on the wall when”
Strummer you know sometimes I think what … these guys were doing this Stu these
Play at 1:43:42
MovieWarrior
Warrior
“I'd love to be a fly on the wall,
listening to Frank Campana right now”
When he pulls, I want you to hit him a bit
and I want you to shoot on him. … and hear what he's saying in there.
Play at 1:26:18
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YouTubeDr. Becky138K views · 2020-01-07
The giant wave of gas discovered near the Sun in the Milky Way | The Radcliffe Wave
“you will also be a fly on the wall for”
we'll see but if I do go then know that … that meeting because there is no way
Play at 23:51
YouTubeTheo Von563K views · 2024-12-12
Craigslist Founder Craig Newmark | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #550
“want to kind of be a fly on the wall”
right yeah that's a good point you just … some sense yeah wow so uh so you started
Play at 41:35
YouTubeEthan Chlebowski161K views · 2021-08-19
What is the best French Fry shape? - Answering Opinionated Food Questions
“cool to like be a fly on the wall in the”
culinary school you know i think it'd be … classes you know maybe do it as like a
Play at 13:23