Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Take it with a grain of salt
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. To understand that something is likely to be untrue.
- The idiom "Take it with a grain of salt" means you should be careful and not completely trust a piece of information. It suggests the information could be exaggerated or not entirely reliable, so it's wise to be cautious.
- Example: I said that when quoting statistics they should be taken with a grain of salt.