on the radar (screen)



on the radar (screen)

Considered important or noteworthy; within the spectrum of (someone's) awareness, attention, or consideration. If you want this issue to be on the radar of mainstream America, you have to frame it as something that will hit people in their wallets. There are always going to be bands who suddenly appear on the radar screen, only to fade into obscurity just as quickly.
See also: on, radar

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kalyan-Indian, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu
Ambrosi-Georgian
JupiterJOO-pi-tər (English)Roman Mythology (Anglicized)
Nkiruka-Western African, Igbo
Tyson['taisən]
Laws[lɔ:z]