Take it with a grain of salt
English Idiom
Meaning: Be skeptical about the information you receive, as it may not be entirely accurate. Approach it with caution and consider that it might be exaggerated or not fully trustworthy.
Origin: The phrase 'Take it with a grain of salt' has its roots in ancient Rome. Pliny the Elder, a Roman author, mentioned it in his work 'Natural History,' where he advised that a grain of salt could be used as an antidote to poison. Over time, the phrase evolved to imply a need for skepticism or caution when accepting information.
Examples
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When John told me he saw a UFO, I took it with a grain of salt.
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You should take her story about winning the lottery with a grain of salt until you see proof.
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The salesman's promises seemed too good to be true, so I took them with a grain of salt.
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Given his reputation for exaggeration, I took his fishing tale with a grain of salt.
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The latest celebrity gossip should be taken with a grain of salt; you never know what's true.
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I always take political promises with a grain of salt, as they often change after elections.
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When she claimed to have finished the project overnight, I took it with a grain of salt.
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The rumor about the company's merger was taken with a grain of salt until an official announcement was made.
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His boast about running a marathon in record time was taken with a grain of salt by his friends.
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Stories from that website are usually sensationalized, so I take everything I read there with a grain of salt.
