to not completely believe something · to be skeptical
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. 🧂✨
💡 **Spice it up!** You can also say 'take it with a grain of salt', which means exactly the same thing. This idiom dates back to Roman times, where 'cum grano salis' (with a grain of salt) meant a small amount of salt could make a poison digestible. Figuratively, a 'pinch of salt' helps digest dubious information! 😉 It's a polite way to advise caution without directly calling someone a liar. 🤫
Which English expression means you should not completely believe something that someone says? A. to hit the nail on the head B. to take something with a pinch of salt C. to spill the beans