put something into perspective
To compare something with a similar thing to give a clearer, more accurate idea.
You can put your worries into perspective when you realise how many people in the world are so much worse off than you.
perspective
UK /pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/ US /pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/
noun 5adj 2
Definitions
noun
1
A view, vista or outlook.
And according to Hughes, HM Treasury is still sceptical about rail electrification. "It's not because they don't see electrification as a good thing, but I think when you look at it from the UK-wide perspective, if you have £x billion to spend on decarbonisation, you don't necessarily start with rail. Rail's not where you get the biggest bang for the buck in terms of decarbonisation."
2
The appearance of depth in objects, especially as perceived using binocular vision.
3
The technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface.
4
An artwork that represents three-dimensional objects in this way.
5
The choice of a single angle or point of view from which to sense, categorize, measure or codify experience.
adj
1
Of, in or relating to perspective.
a perspective drawing
2
Providing visual aid; of or relating to the science of vision; optical.
perspective glasses
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