keep something in proportion
US /kiːp ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn prəˈpɔːrʃən/
UK /kiːp ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn prəˈpɔːrʃən/
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garder les choses en perspective, relativiser
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.
Il est important de garder les choses en perspective et de ne pas se laisser submerger par de petits problèmes.
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Try to keep your worries in proportion; it's not as bad as it seems.
Essayez de garder vos inquiétudes en perspective ; ce n’est pas aussi grave que ça en a l’air.