on (one's) radar (screen)
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.
See also: on, radar
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on someone's radar
If something is on someone's radar, they are aware of it or are intending to deal with it. I was never focussed on being an actress. It wasn't even on my radar. Lewis has been told I am waiting to see him, but I'm not even on his radar.
See also: on, radar
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
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.
See also: on, radar
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- on radar
- on someone's radar
- be on the radar (screen)
- screen
- on the radar (screen)
- (one's) bearings
- (from) top to toe
- (one's) day in court
- rub shoulders with someone
- (there's) no peace/rest for the wicked