keep things in proportion
keep things in proportion — idiom
1. to remember what is truly important in a situation, so that minor problems or ev
to remember what is truly important in a situation, so that minor problems or everyday setbacks do not cause unnecessary worry or frustration
Amihan keeps things in proportion and does not let one small mistake ruin her week.
advice structure: 'keep things in proportion and do not let...'
Before the exam Marco spilled coffee, took a breath, and kept things in proportion.
used after a minor setback to show calming response
Aarav kept things in proportion after the train delay made him late for the meeting.
Try to keep things in proportion when a friend cancels plans at the last minute.
- keep a sense of perspective
more formal; interchangeable in most contexts
- put things into perspective
emphasises actively comparing the problem to bigger issues
- make a mountain out of a molehill
the opposite reaction — exaggerating a small problem
用法筆記
Commonly used as advice or self-reminder in everyday situations where the speaker is in danger of overreacting to a relatively small problem.