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put something under the microscope to examine or think about a situation very carefully Usage notes: A microscope is a piece of scientific equipment that allows you to see small things very clearly. Because they're both public figures, their relationship has been put under the microscope. See also: put under a microscope also under the microscope in a way that something can be examined carefully The new law allows the president to hold every item of spending under a microscope. Etymology: from the literal meaning of microscope (a device used for scientific study that makes very small objects look larger) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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