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take it with a grain of salt

Idiom Skepticism

Meaning

to not completely believe something

Example Sentences

"He tends to exaggerate, so take his stories with a grain of salt."

Related Expressions

be at someone’s beck and call

to always be ready to help or obey someone

kindred spirit

someone who has similar interests or feelings

pair up with

to join someone to work or participate together

on the same playing field

in the same conditions or with equal chances

fail at something

to not succeed in doing something

in the spotlight

receiving public attention