On (one's) radar (screen) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "on (one's) radar (screen)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-12 01:03

Meaning of On (one's) radar (screen)

On (one's) radar (screen) phrase

If something is on your radar, it is within the spectrum of one's interest, awareness, attention, or consideration.

After receiving many complaints about the service quality of public hospitals, the government finally put it in their radar screen.

I am thinking of buying a new laptop, and a Macbook is on my radar.

Basketball hasn't been on his radar screen.

Other phrases about:

the squeaky wheel gets the grease

Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems

dig somebody in the ribs

Push someone with your finger or elbow to get their attention

Friends, Romans, Countrymen, Lend Me Your Ears

Everybody, pay attention to me.

take a blind bit of notice

Pay attention to someone or something

be in the limelight

Be in the centre of public attention or interest

Origin of On (one's) radar (screen)

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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