take it with a grain of salt

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/teɪk ɪt wɪð ə greɪn əv sɔlt/

/teɪk ɪt wɪð ə greɪn əv sɒlt/

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Definition (English)

To listen to something with doubt and not believe it completely.

You should take his promises with a grain of salt.

Onun vaatlerini şüpheyle karşılamalısın.
His advice should be taken with a grain of salt.

Tavsiyesini ihtiyatla karşılamak gerekir.
I take everything she says with a grain of salt.

Onun söylediği her şeyi pek ciddiye almam.

be skeptical