keep something in proportion
US /kiːp ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn prəˈpɔːrʃən/
UK /kiːp ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn prəˈpɔːrʃən/
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mantener las cosas en proporción, no exagerar
to judge the importance of something correctly and not to be too worried or upset by it
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It's important to keep things in proportion and not let small problems overwhelm you.
Es importante mantener las cosas en proporción y no dejar que los pequeños problemas te abrumen.
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Try to keep your worries in proportion; it's not as bad as it seems.
Intenta mantener tus preocupaciones en proporción; no es tan malo como parece.