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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Given Jokic’s status as arguably the best player in the NBA, his role or lack thereof in Denver’s major personnel decisions has been under the microscope recently.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
Samson Ebukam will be under the microscope, as well.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson has been placed under the microscope and it has been picked apart routinely since the disastrous interview with CBS.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
Your social life will also be under the microscope with Pluto retrograde in Aquarius — activating your 11th house of associations and community affairs — forcing you to reflect on your friendships and group dynamics.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
Samson Ebukam will be under the microscope, as well.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson has been placed under the microscope and it has been picked apart routinely since the disastrous interview with CBS.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
Your social life will also be under the microscope with Pluto retrograde in Aquarius — activating your 11th house of associations and community affairs — forcing you to reflect on your friendships and group dynamics.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 May 2025
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“Under a/the microscope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20a%2Fthe%20microscope. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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