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Take it with a grain of salt
Advice to be skeptical about information
Literal Meaning
Take it with a grain of salt" → "Be skeptical of it
Actual Meaning
To not take something too seriously or be skeptical
Examples in Context

'Take his claims with a grain of salt.' (Translation: Be skeptical)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Be skeptical
  • 2Don't fully believe
  • 3Question it
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
be skeptical
view with suspicion
take lightly
not take at face value
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