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under a microscope |
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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) See also: microscope 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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I was all tuckered out tryin' to mislead 'em and deceive 'em and sidetrack 'em; but the minute I got where I wa'n't put under a microscope by day an' a telescope by night and had myself TO myself without sayin' `By your leave,' I begun to pick up. Some of the water placed in a glass was of a pale reddish tint; and, examined under a microscope, was seen to swarm with minute animalcula darting about, and often exploding. |
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