under the microscope

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Adverb

under the microscope

(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

Also used as adjective.

Translations

under close scrutiny

Greek: στο μικροσκόπιο (sto mikroskópio), κάτω από το μικροσκόπιο (káto apó to mikroskópio)
Polish: pod lupę
Swedish: under luppen

See also

under the gun

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