be in perspective
1. To correctly depict three-dimensional space on a flat surface, as in artwork. That box in the background of your painting doesn't look like it's in perspective to me. Don't forget your horizon line if you want your drawing to be in perspective. What's off about my painting? Is something not in perspective?
2. To have an awareness of something's true value, importance, or significance. Wow, my petty gripes and problems are really in perspective now that I've seen the devastation that hurricane caused. It's not in perspective for her—she doesn't realize that each of us will get 10 years in prison if we're caught. Everything's in perspective now: Colin's the love of my life, and I have to get to the airport and stop him from leaving!
from (one's) perspective
As one views or interprets a certain situation. Oh sure, from her perspective, I'm at fault—but I swear, I did nothing wrong! A: "From my perspective, this ad campaign was a total disaster." B: "Yeah, I don't think you're the only one who feels that way." I know I wasn't there, but from my perspective, I think you owe Leah an apology.
gain (some) perspective on (something)
To come to have a new, altered, or enlightened viewpoint or way of thinking about something. It sucks what happened to him, but hopefully he'll get some perspective on why it's important to take your financial obligations seriously. I definitely gained perspective on how tough it must have been for my parents after having children of my own. The divorce was a really hard time in my life, but it let me gain some perspective on the importance of self-love and self-reliance.
get (some) perspective on (something)
To come to have a new, altered, or enlightened viewpoint or way of thinking about something. It sucks what happened to him, but hopefully he'll get some perspective on why it's important to take your financial obligations seriously. I definitely got perspective on how tough it must have been for my parents after having children of my own. The divorce was a really hard time in my life, but it let me get some perspective on the importance of self-love and self-reliance.
get (something) in(to) perspective
To clarify, appraise, or assess the true value, importance, or significance of something. Seeing the devastation caused by a natural disaster like that really gets our petty gripes and problems in 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 10 years in prison if we're caught. A cancer diagnosis will get everything in your life into perspective really quickly.
get (something) out of perspective
To distort or obscure the true value, importance, or significance of something. Leave it to anxiety to get a situation out of perspective. A: "I have no idea why that actor agreed to do this awful movie." B: "Well, a hefty contract can get anything out of perspective." Let's not get your exchange out of perspective, OK? You don't know for sure that she's mad at you.
give (one) (some) perspective on (something)
To cause or allow one to have a new, altered, or enlightened viewpoint or way of thinking about something. It sucks what happened to him, but hopefully it will give him some perspective on why it's important to take your financial obligations seriously. I definitely gained perspective on how tough it must have been for my parents after having children of my own. The divorce was a really hard time in my life, but it gave me some perspective on the importance of self-love and self-reliance.
have (something) in perspective
1. To correctly depict three-dimensional space on a flat surface, as in artwork. I don't think you have that box in the background of your painting in perspective. You want to have everything in your drawing in perspective, right? Then don't forget your horizon line. A: "What's off about my painting?" B: "Hmm, I don't think you have these trees in perspective."
2. To have an awareness of something's true value, importance, or significance. Wow, I really have my petty gripes and problems in perspective now that I've seen the devastation that hurricane caused. No, she definitely doesn't have it in perspective. I mean, each of us will get 10 years in prison if we're caught—how is she not panicking about that? Finally, I have everything in perspective: Colin's the love of my life, and I have to get to the airport and stop him from leaving!
have perspective (on something)
To have a new, altered, or enlightened viewpoint or way of thinking about something. It sucks what happened to him, but hopefully he has some perspective now on why it's important to take your financial obligations seriously. After having children of my own, I now have perspective on how tough it must have been for my parents. The divorce was a really hard time in my life, but at least I have some perspective on the importance of self-love and self-reliance.
in perspective
1. Correctly depicting three-dimensional space on a flat surface, as in artwork. That box in the background of your painting doesn't look like it's in perspective to me. Don't forget your horizon line if you want your drawing to be in perspective. What's off about my painting? Is something not in perspective?
2. With an awareness of something's true value, importance, or significance. Seeing the devastation caused by a natural disaster like that really puts our petty gripes and problems in perspective, doesn't it? You don't think it's that big a deal? Well, let me get it in perspective for you: each of us will get 10 years in prison if we're caught. Everything's in perspective now: Colin's the love of my life, and I have to get to the airport and stop him from leaving!
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.
out of perspective
1. Incorrectly depicting three-dimensional space on a flat surface, as in artwork. That box in the background of your painting looks like it's out of perspective to me.
2. Lacking an awareness of something's true value, importance, or significance. If the kids have things out of perspective, they need to see the devastation caused by the hurricane. If you don't think it's that big a deal, you've definitely got things out of perspective. I mean, each of us will get 10 years in prison if we're caught!
perspective on (something)
A particular viewpoint about or way of considering something. It's important to bring onboard a diverse range of people at the start of any project so that you get a lot of varied perspectives on how best to tackle it. Having children of your own definitely gives you a new perspective on how hard it can be for parents to deal with kids throwing tantrums in public.
put (something) in(to) perspective
To clarify, appraise, or assess the true value, importance, or significance of something. Seeing the devastation caused by a natural disaster like that really puts our petty gripes and problems in perspective, doesn't it? You don't think it's that big a deal? Well, let me put it into perspective for you: each of us will get 10 years in prison if we're caught.
put (something) out of perspective
To distort or obscure the true value, importance, or significance of something. Leave it to anxiety to put a situation out of perspective.
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