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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Examples (10)

  • 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.