词汇 | on radar |
释义 | Idiom on radaron (someone's) radar (screen) among the things being considered by someone.The problem of trash disposal is on everyone's radar screen right now.This status puts the city on the radar screens of big corporations. Usage notes: often used with words like not, off, and under to mean that something is not considered: The disease is sometimes not even on a doctor's radar screen.Some of these companies operate under everyone's radar. Etymology: from the literal meaning of radar (= a system that uses radio waves to follow the movement of aircraft or other objects) on (one's) radar (screen)Considered by one as important or noteworthy; within the spectrum of one's awareness, attention, or consideration. If you want this issue on people's radar, you have to frame it as something that will impact their wallets. This band wasn't on my radar screen six months ago, but they're one of my favorites now. on the radar (screen)Considered important or noteworthy; within the spectrum of (someone's) awareness, attention, or consideration. If you want this issue to be on the radar of mainstream America, you have to frame it as something that will hit people in their wallets. There are always going to be bands who suddenly appear on the radar screen, only to fade into obscurity just as quickly. on (one's) radar/radar screen In one's conscious awareness as a possibility or as an existing phenomenon: The governor said that running for president was not even on her radar screen. |
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