Stand back and take stock
Translation of "stand back and take stock" into Russian
stand back and take stock
отступить и оценить ситуацию
Someone needs to stand back and take stock of their life choices.
Кому-то нужно отступить и оценить свои жизненные выборы.
Definitions
To pause and assess a situation or one's progress, often by stepping away from immediate involvement in order to gain perspective and make informed decisions.