What is another word for gets the beam?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɛts ðə bˈiːm] (IPA) 
The phrase "gets the beam" means to come under scrutiny or to be put under a spotlight. There are several synonyms that can be used in place of this phrase, depending on the context of the sentence. For example, when talking about someone receiving attention or scrutiny, you could use the phrase "comes into focus." Or, if you want to communicate that someone is being put under scrutiny, you might say they are being "subjected to analysis." Alternatively, you could use the phrase "under the microscope" to convey the same idea of being intensely scrutinized. Finally, the phrase "in the hot seat" is another synonym for "getting the beam".
