to put something into perspective
to put something into perspective
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to compare something, particularly one's ideas or problems, with those of someone else's in order to better understand, improve, or deal with them
Collocation
Informal
Exempel
Visiting impoverished areas abroad can put our privileged lifestyles into perspective and encourage us to be more compassionate.
to put something out of perspective
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to make something seem less true or important by showing it in a misleading way
CollocationExempel
It's easy to get caught up in the moment and put minor inconveniences out of perspective, but it's important to stay focused on what truly matters.
