keep something in proportion
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keep something in proportion — idiom
1. to react to a situation in a calm, sensible way without making it seem worse or
1.idiom
Definition
to react to a situation in a calm, sensible way without making it seem worse or more serious than it really is
Example
Jenna knew she had failed the test, but she kept the result in proportion and studied harder for the next one.
Try to keep your worries in proportion — most of the things we fear never happen.