under a/the microscope

idiom

: in a state of being watched very closely

Celebrities can find it difficult (to be) living under the microscope.

The business has recently been put under the microscope by federal investigators.

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But a great film performance under the microscope of a lens in closeup cannot be all affected. —

Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Dec. 2024 But the ensuing days have been riddled with controversy as the star college football player's relationship with his fiancée Leanna Lenee was placed under the microscope. —

Chantz Martin, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024 Amid underwhelming sporting performances, Jackson has perhaps been more closely under the microscope than any teammate. —

Henry Flynn, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 The Best Friend: Ariana Grande, Wicked Saldaña’s placement was the subject of some controversy earlier this fall, but recently, Grande’s has been the supporting-actress bid under the microscope. —

Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for under a/the microscope

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