Do you know the English expression “to take (something) with a grain of salt“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Drew: James told me that you are going to get a promotion next year.

Greg: He told me that too, but I take what he says with a grain of salt. He rarely tells the truth.

Does it mean:

a) trust someone’s words

b) don’t take someone’s words too seriously

c) eat some salt

d) tell someone they are wrong

The answer is below!↓

 

Answer: b) don’t take someone’s words too seriously