perspective
Idioms (15)
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on the other hand
CEFR B1used to introduce a contrasting point of view or alternative
Neutral -
at the end of the day
CEFR B1ultimately; when everything is considered
Informal -
in its own right
CEFR B2by its own qualities, independently of anything else
Neutral -
on the face of it
CEFR B2judging only by appearances, without deeper examination
Neutral -
in (the) light of
CEFR B2considering or because of (new information or circumstances)
Formal -
the big picture
CEFR B2the overall situation and its most important facts, rather than its details
Neutral -
the other side of the coin
CEFR B2a different or opposite aspect of a situation
Neutral -
take home message
CEFR B2the main point or lesson you should remember from something
Neutral -
swings and roundabouts
CEFR C1a situation where advantages and disadvantages balance out (British)
Informal -
boil down to
CEFR B2to be summarized as or reduced to the most essential point
Informal -
overall picture
CEFR B1the complete view of a situation, including all the main parts
Neutral -
pros and cons
CEFR B1the advantages and disadvantages of something
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in a nutshell
CEFR B2expressed in a very brief and simple way
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a storm in a teacup
CEFR C1A great deal of fuss made about a trivial matter.
Neutral -
the grass is always greener on the other side
CEFR B2Other people's situations always seem better than your own.
Neutral