with a critical eye

idiom

: in a manner using or involving careful judgment about the good and bad parts

We need to look at these proposed changes with a critical eye before we accept them.

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Kelly Clarkson looks back on her early songs with a critical eye. —Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2023

Regularly revisiting and reassessing remote work policies with a critical eye and being open to adapting strategies in response to empirical evidence can mitigate the effects of status quo and confirmation biases. —Gleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2023

The importance of data Dr. Shah, at York University, points to data as crucial in this fight – if it’s viewed with a critical eye. —Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 May 2021

After kick-starting his career with design jobs at Narciso Rodriguez, J. Mendel, and Acne Studios, Cadwallader was able to look back with a critical eye. —Todd Kingston Plummer, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Mar. 2021

As has been widely reported—only now with a critical eye—Silicon Valley Bank was not only the bank of choice among Silicon Valley companies, but an ingratiating cheerleader for startup culture. —Steven Levy, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2023

The View panel is peering into the complex romantic life of Pamela Anderson with a critical eye. —Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 10 Feb. 2023

Despite the love, North did come in with a critical eye. —Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2023

The goal is to keep all limbs moving in unison with a critical eye on spacing. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2022