Meaning of 'Fly on the wall'
What does the saying 'Fly on the wall' mean?
Idiom: Fly on the wall
Meaning:
If you are able to see and hear events as they happen, you are a fly on the wall.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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