to not completely believe something
не верить чему-то полностью (ne verit' chemuto polnost'yu)
"He exaggerates a lot, so take it with a pinch of salt."
"Он часто преувеличивает, поэтому принимай это с крупицей соли." (on chasto preuvelichivayet, poetomu **prinimay eto s krupitsey soli**.)
to share gossip or secrets
to use influence or connections to get what you want
a brilliant and creative idea or action
to be successful in life or career
something will happen eventually; be patient
to succeed despite many difficulties or challenges