into perspective

Into a point of awareness as to something's true value, importance, or significance, especially in comparison with broader or more important issues. Seeing the devastation caused by a natural disaster like that really puts our petty gripes and problems into perspective, doesn't it? You don't think it's that big a deal? Well, let me get it into perspective for you—each of us will get a minimum of 10 years in prison if we're caught. A cancer diagnosis will put everything in your life into perspective really quickly.