keep (something) in proportion

To refrain from regarding or depicting something in an exaggerated or overblown manner; to not regard or depict something as more important, negative, or significant than it really is. I know we're all shocked by the announcement, but let's try to keep it in proportion—no one is losing their job, and no one is getting a decrease in pay. In reality, it's just a rearrangement of responsibilities. In the age of social media, people seem incapable of keeping current events in proportion.

ˌkeep something in proˈportion

react to something in a sensible way and not think it is worse or more serious than it really is: Listen, I know you’re all upset but let’s try to keep things in proportion, shall we?

词组	keep (something) in proportion
释义	keep (something) in proportion keep (something) in proportion To refrain from regarding or depicting something in an exaggerated or overblown manner; to not regard or depict something as more important, negative, or significant than it really is. I know we're all shocked by the announcement, but let's try to keep it in proportion—no one is losing their job, and no one is getting a decrease in pay. In reality, it's just a rearrangement of responsibilities. In the age of social media, people seem incapable of keeping current events in proportion. See also: keep, proportion Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. ˌkeep something in proˈportion react to something in a sensible way and not think it is worse or more serious than it really is: Listen, I know you’re all upset but let’s try to keep things in proportion, shall we? See also: keep, proportion, something Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: a straw will show which way the wind blows (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you a ghost at the feast a/the feel of (something) a crack at (someone or something) a fast talker all right (you) wanna make something of it? all for the best (you've) got to get up pretty early in the morning to (do something)
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