English-German translations for put something into perspective

Definition of put something into perspective

• To compare something with a similar thing to give a clearer, more accurate idea

Examples

• You can put your worries into perspective when you realise how many people in the world are so much worse off than you.

Related words

• put something to the acid test
• put something in perspective
• put something back on an even keel
• put something on thick
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• put something off
• put something under the microscope
• put the finishing touches to something