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)

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Brenda	['bendə]
Democritus	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Redd	RED	English (Rare)
TjaŽ	-	Slovene
Fletcher	['fletʃə]
Cyneheard	-	Anglo-Saxon