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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Obviously, Watson was going to be under a microscope the minute the three-time Pro Bowler took his first snap with Cleveland in 2022. —

Vincent Frank, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 After examining the dishes under a microscope, the scientists found that each dolphin exhaled at least one microplastic particle. —

Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024 Biopsy: Remove a small sample of kidney tissue to examine under a microscope and identify the cause of AKI. —

Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 Oct. 2024 During this procedure, the surgeon removes thin layers of skin one layer at a time and examines each layer under a microscope to determine if any cancer remains. —

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