put into perspective
Frequency: 8.329.5 per million words
to compare something to other things so that it can be accurately and fairly judged
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- The crisis at work really helped put my personal problems into perspective.
- It's important to put the current economic challenges into perspective by looking at historical trends.
- Seeing her grandmother's old photos helped her put her own life into perspective.
- Winning the championship was great, but I try to put it into perspective and not get too carried away.
- Losing the game was disappointing, but we need to put it into perspective; it's just one match.
- He advised me to put my worries into perspective by focusing on what I could control.
- The vastness of space can really put human concerns into perspective.
- Reading about people who have overcome greater obstacles can help put your own struggles into perspective.
- She found that volunteering at the shelter helped her put her own life into perspective.
- It's easy to get overwhelmed, but try to put things into perspective.