keep something in proportion
US /kiːp ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn prəˈpɔːrʃən/
UK /kiːp ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn prəˈpɔːrʃən/
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正确看待事物, 不夸大其词
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.
重要的是要正确看待事物，不要让小问题压倒你。
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Try to keep your worries in proportion; it's not as bad as it seems.
试着正确看待你的担忧；事情没有看起来那么糟。