in the public eye

phrase

: in a position that receives a lot of public notice and attention
The job requires someone who is comfortable being in the public eye.

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“In the public eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20public%20eye. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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