C1 Expression 격식체

być pod lupą

to be under scrutiny

Being closely monitored.

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문화적 배경

In Polish media, 'pod lupą' is the standard headline for investigative series. Programs like 'Uwaga!' or 'Państwo w państwie' often use this concept to show they are looking at corruption. In the context of EU-Poland relations, the phrase is frequently used to describe the European Commission's monitoring of Polish rule of law. In Polish corporate culture, being 'pod lupą' during the 'okres próbny' (probation period) is a very common topic of conversation among employees. Modern Polish crime writers like Zygmunt Miłoszewski or Remigiusz Mróz often use this phrase to describe the pressure on their protagonists from internal affairs or the media.

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Use it in News

If you are writing an essay about politics or social issues in Polish, using 'być pod lupą' will instantly make your writing sound more professional and native-like.

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Case Sensitivity

Remember: 'pod lupą' (Instrumental) for state, 'pod lupę' (Accusative) for action. Mixing them up is a common B2-level mistake.

Being closely monitored.

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Use it in News

If you are writing an essay about politics or social issues in Polish, using 'być pod lupą' will instantly make your writing sound more professional and native-like.

⚠️

Case Sensitivity

Remember: 'pod lupą' (Instrumental) for state, 'pod lupę' (Accusative) for action. Mixing them up is a common B2-level mistake.

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Synonym Swap

Instead of always saying 'kontrolować' (to control/check), use 'wziąć pod lupę' to vary your vocabulary.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'lupa'.

Po skandalu, finanse fundacji znalazły się pod ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: lupą

The preposition 'pod' requires the instrumental case 'lupą' when describing a state.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly in a professional context?

Wybierz poprawne zdanie:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Moje raporty są pod lupą szefa.

'Być pod lupą' is the correct idiomatic form for being scrutinized.

Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.

A: Dlaczego jesteś taki zdenerwowany? B: Bo od jutra mój projekt ______ zarządu.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: będzie pod lupą

The project 'will be under the magnifying glass' of the board.

Match the situation to the most likely use of 'pod lupą'.

Dopasuj sytuację:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-a, 2-b, 3-c

All these situations involve intense scrutiny of specific details.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'lupa'. Fill Blank B1

Po skandalu, finanse fundacji znalazły się pod ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: lupą

The preposition 'pod' requires the instrumental case 'lupą' when describing a state.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly in a professional context? Choose B2

Wybierz poprawne zdanie:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Moje raporty są pod lupą szefa.

'Być pod lupą' is the correct idiomatic form for being scrutinized.

Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase. dialogue_completion C1

A: Dlaczego jesteś taki zdenerwowany? B: Bo od jutra mój projekt ______ zarządu.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: będzie pod lupą

The project 'will be under the magnifying glass' of the board.

Match the situation to the most likely use of 'pod lupą'. situation_matching B2

Dopasuj sytuację:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-a, 2-b, 3-c

All these situations involve intense scrutiny of specific details.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

5 질문

Usually, yes. It implies that someone is looking for mistakes or problems. However, it can be neutral in scientific or strictly analytical contexts.

Yes! 'Nowa ustawa jest pod lupą ekspertów' (The new law is under the magnifying glass of experts).

'Pod obserwacją' is more general (like in a hospital or by police). 'Pod lupą' implies a more detailed, critical analysis of specific actions or data.

Yes, you can say 'Wiem, że w tej roli moje wyniki będą pod lupą, i jestem na to gotowy' to show confidence.

Yes, always 'pod'. You cannot say 'w lupie' or 'na lupie'.

관련 표현

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wziąć pod lupę

specialized form

To examine something closely.

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mieć kogoś na oku

similar

To keep an eye on someone.

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pod ostrzałem

contrast

Under fire / under attack.

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prześwietlać kogoś

synonym

To X-ray someone (metaphorically).

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patrzeć komuś na ręce

similar

To watch someone's hands.

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