Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: A fly on the wall
Question and options
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom:
A fly on the wall
A fly on the wall
- A vigilant security guard
- An unperceived observer
- Very intelligent person
- An unwelcome guest
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - An unperceived observer
A fly on the wall is someone who watches a situation without being noticed, an unperceived observer.
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