under the microscope

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under the microscope

  1. (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.

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  • Also used as adjective.

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