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in the public eye
Under the attention and scrutiny of the public, as in The rock star's activities were very much in the public eye. This usage, which is similar to in the limelight, dates from the late 1800s. It should not be confused with the similar-sounding in the eyes of the public, which means “in the opinion or views of the general public” (as in In the eyes of the public the mayor was guilty of perjury). Also see in the eye of, def. 2.
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He said that for him personally, "it's kind of the part of the normal of being in the public eye" but that is was different when it came to his wife and children.
Appropriately enough, Monday’s episode featured John Mulaney – a performer and host who, like Maron, lived out his messiness in the public eye and was judged for that.
"It's a lovely moment for them, but you also realise their life will never be the same again and growing up as a teenager in the public eye can have a huge psychological impact."
Despite her legal challenges, Mone remained in the public eye, a regular feature on television programmes.
Cyrus has been in the public eye since childhood and in recent years has spoken about her struggles with addiction.
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