keep something in proportion
US /kiːp ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn prəˈpɔːrʃən/
UK /kiːp ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn prəˈpɔːrʃən/
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상황을 제대로 판단하다, 과장하지 않다
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.
상황을 제대로 판단하고 작은 문제에 압도당하지 않는 것이 중요합니다.
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Try to keep your worries in proportion; it's not as bad as it seems.
걱정을 과장하지 마세요. 보이는 것만큼 나쁘지 않아요.