Idiom idiom
under the microscope
Meaning
Under close scrutiny or examination.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“My work is under the microscope today.”
“Since the new manager arrived, every decision we make is under the microscope.”
“Following the public scandal, the company's financial records were placed under the microscope by independent auditors to ensure complete transparency.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026