put into perspective — to consider something in relation to other things so that it can be judged fairly and sensibly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to consider something in relation to other things so that it can be judged fairly and sensibly
Pronunciation (IPA): /pʊt ˈɪntuː pərˈspektɪv/
Korean meaning: 다른 것들과 비교하여 균형 잡힌 시각으로 바라보다, 상황을 제대로 파악하다
Korean pronunciation: 풋 **인**투 퍼**스펙**티브
Example Sentences
- Getting a speeding ticket really put my financial priorities into perspective.
- My cat's dramatic reaction to an empty food bowl put my own problems into perspective.
- Traveling to different countries helped put her complaints about homework into perspective.
put into perspective
VERB//pʊt ˈɪntuː pərˈspektɪv//
to consider something in relation to other things so that it can be judged fairly and sensibly
to consider something in relation to other things so that it can be judged fairly and sensibly
A detective's view puts clues into perspective!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
perspective는 라틴어 perspicere(통해서 보다)에서 유래했으며, 15세기에 '시각적 관점'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다. put into perspective는 20세기에 등장한 관용적 표현입니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Getting a speeding ticket really put my financial priorities into perspective.”
“My cat's dramatic reaction to an empty food bowl put my own problems into perspective.”
“Traveling to different countries helped put her complaints about homework into perspective.”
“Watching my neighbor struggle to assemble IKEA furniture put my own DIY disasters into perspective.”
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