Take with a Grain of Salt

tayk with uh grayn uv salt

teɪk wɪð ə ɡreɪn əv sɔːlt

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takewithagrainofsalt

To view a claim or statement with skepticism; to not accept something as fully true without considering that it may be exaggerated or unreliable.

Take his investment advice with a grain of salt — he's not a financial professional.
Online reviews should be taken with a grain of salt.

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