Under (close) Scrutiny Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Under (close) Scrutiny Idiom mean?

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under (close) scrutiny What does under (close) scrutiny mean?	being watched or examined closely	The business owner was under close scrutiny after the accounting scandal.
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Blank cheque What does "Blank cheque" mean?	If you are given a blank cheque, you are allowed to use as much money as you need for a project.

out to lunch What does "out to lunch" mean?	to be crazy/mad	He seems to be out to lunch but everybody likes him.
drag one`s feet/heels What does "drag one`s feet/heels" mean?	to act slowly or reluctantly	The man has been dragging his feet about whether or not to take the job.
Best of a bad bunch What does "Best of a bad bunch" mean?	The best that could be obtained from a list of options that were not exactly what was required.
play with fire What does "play with fire" mean?	to invite danger or trouble	"You are playing with fire if you get involved with that new project. You may lose much money."
go with the flow What does "go with the flow" mean?	take things as they come.	"There's no need to worry. Everything will be OK ifyou just go with the flow."

On the run What does "On the run" mean?	If someone is on the run, they are avoiding arrest and hiding from the police.
fit as a fiddle What does "fit as a fiddle" mean?	to be healthy and physically fit	My grandfather is ninety years old but he is as fit as a fiddle.
one and all What does "one and all" mean?	everyone	One and all were invited to the party.
Mind Your P's and Q's What does "Mind Your P's and Q's" mean?	If you are careful about the way you behave and are polite, you mind Your P's and Q's.

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Under (close) Scrutiny Idiom