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/
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
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“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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