to not completely believe something
etwas nicht ganz glauben (etvas nikht gants glauben)
"He tends to exaggerate, so take his stories with a grain of salt."
"Er neigt zur Übertreibung, also nimm seine Geschichten mit Vorsicht." (er naigt tsoor ubertreibung, also nim zine geshichten mit forsikt)
to figure something out from the facts
to assist someone in a difficult situation
in the same conditions or with equal chances
a clear idea or plan about what should happen in the future
a true friend helps you in difficult times
to monitor someone or something closely