To take something with a grain of salt
[tə teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ wɪð ə greɪn ʌv sɔlt]
phrase
LanguageEnglish (United Kingdom)
Meaning- Prendre quelque chose avec un grain de sel
A: I heard that the restaurant is closing down. B: Really? I think you should take that with a grain of salt; I've heard rumors like that before.
Pronunciationtə teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ wɪð ə greɪn ʌv sɔlt
How it is usedUsed to indicate that something should not be taken too seriously or is somewhat exaggerated.
Status: Verified