under the magnifying glass
Subject to inspection
Under close examination or intense scrutiny.
The phrase evokes someone studying fine details with optical magnification: The company's finances are under the magnifying glass after the scandal.
Often implies suspicion or the search for flaws.
Compare *under the microscope*, which suggests even more intensive investigation.
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- critiqueDetailed evaluative analysis
- investigationFormal examination of facts
- appraisalEstimation of worth
close inspection · microscope · sharp focus · concentration · vigilance · probing · fine-tooth comb · inquiry · forensic · crime scene · smoking gun · Sherlock · private eye · examination · monitoring · detective · assessment · audit
under the magnifying glassoverlooked
Not noticed or considered
ignored · unnoticed · unexamined · neglected · disregarded
under the magnifying glasshidden
Kept out of sight
concealed · out of sight · in the shadows · behind closed doors · under wraps
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