under the microscope

Adverb

 * 1)  Under close scrutiny or examination.
 * After his productivity flagged, his boss put him under the microscope to try to isolate and correct the problem.
 * After his productivity flagged, his boss put him under the microscope to try to isolate and correct the problem.

Usage notes

 * Also used as adjective.

Translations

 * Greek: στο μικροσκόπιο, κάτω από το μικροσκόπιο
 * Polish: pod lupę
 * Swedish: under luppen