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take something with a pinch of salt
USUK
to not completely believe something, because it may be untrue or exaggerated
British; American English says 'with a grain of salt'. Used about news, rumours, reviews and claims.
In context
I take online reviews with a pinch of salt, because some of them are fake.
Take his stories with a pinch of salt; he loves to exaggerate.
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