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put something into perspective

To compare with something similar to give a clearer, more accurate idea.
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You can put your worries into perspective when you realise how many people in the world are so much worse off than you.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

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etwas ins rechte Licht rücken

положить что-то в перспективу

看点东西

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