put (something) in(to) perspective
put (something) in(to) perspective
To clarify, appraise, or assess the true value, importance, or significance of something. Seeing the devastation caused by a natural disaster like that really puts our petty gripes and problems in perspective, doesn't it? You don't think it's that big a deal? Well, let me put it into perspective for you: each of us will get 10 years in prison if we're caught.
See also: perspective, put
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
get, put, etc. something in/out of perˈspective
be able/not be able to see or understand the relative importance of particular events, facts, etc: When you’re depressed, it’s very easy to get things out of perspective. Everything worries you. Let’s try and put your present problems in perspective, then you’ll see that things aren’t as bad as you think.See also: of, out, perspective, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- get (something) in(to) perspective
- get, put, etc. something in/out of perspective
- rank with
- rank with (someone or something)
- rate with
- rate with (someone or something)
- be of no account
- pale into insignificance
- cog in the wheel or machine
- a cog in the machine/wheel