under the microscope
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Adverb edit
- (idiomatic, figurative) Under close scrutiny or examination.
- Synonyms: under the loupe, under the magnifying glass
- After his productivity flagged, his boss put him under the microscope to try to isolate and correct the problem.
Usage notes edit
- Also used as adjective.
Translations edit
under close scrutiny
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