Talking to her helped me put my problems into perspective.
put something into perspective
idiomTo compare something with a similar thing to give a clearer, more accurate idea.
After hearing about the disaster, my own small complaints seemed unimportant and were finally put into perspective.
Viewing the vast history of the stars helps put our daily struggles into perspective, reminding us that most of our worries are quite temporary.
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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chalk something up to experience
To take a lesson from a bad outcome instead of grieving it.
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get something over with
To proceed to do something as soon as possible, especially so as to have something unpleasant behind oneself.
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give someone something to think about
To threaten or provide a challenge to.
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give something a go
To try or attempt.
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give something a miss
To forgo something.
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give something a try
To try or attempt something.
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give something a whirl
To try, test or attempt.