Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Mahesh has learnt not to take things seriously.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Take it with a grain of salt.
Idiom: Take it with a grain of salt
Meaning: To not take something too seriously; to view something with skepticism or not accept it completely
Example: When he boasts about his achievements, I take it with a grain of salt.
Meaning of the other options:
Your guess is as good as mine: I don’t know either
That’s the last straw: The final problem that causes one to lose patience
Pull someone’s leg: To joke or tease someone
Hence, the chosen option is correct.