put something into perspective
US /pʊt ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈɪntuː pərˈspɛktɪv/
UK /pʊt ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈɪntuː pərˈspɛktɪv/

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mettere in prospettiva, ridimensionare
to compare something to other things so that it can be accurately and fairly judged
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Talking to a war veteran really puts your own problems into perspective.
Parlare con un veterano di guerra mette davvero i tuoi problemi in prospettiva.
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The crisis helped him put things into perspective and realize what was truly important.
La crisi lo ha aiutato a mettere le cose in prospettiva e a capire cosa fosse veramente importante.