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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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to take something with a pinch of salt

to not completely believe something · to be skeptical

What's the situation?

Ever hear some juicy gossip or a wild claim and think, 'Hmm, I'm not so sure about that...'? 🤔 This is your go-to phrase for those moments! It's perfect when you want to suggest that information should be treated with skepticism, perhaps because it's exaggerated or not fully accurate. It helps manage expectations and emotional reactions to potentially misleading news. 🧂✨

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to take something with a grain of salt

not to take something too seriously · to doubt the truth or accuracy of something

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for when you hear some spicy gossip 🌶️ or a really wild story that sounds a little too good to be true. It's about maintaining a healthy dose of skepticism and not letting information (especially if it's unverified or exaggerated!) sway your emotions too much. Keep a cool head!

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take it with a grain of salt

don't take it too seriously · be skeptical

What's the situation?

Imagine a colleague shares some juicy office gossip or a wild prediction about the next quarter's sales. This expression is your polite shield against believing everything blindly! It's perfect for when information might be unreliable or exaggerated. 😉

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