Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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He has a very nice manner, but you would better take what he says with a grain of salt.
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- to listen to something with considerable doubt
- to talk sensibly
- to criticise
- to complement
Correct Option: A
take with a grain of salt : to hear/ listen/believe with some doubt
● You must take anything she says with a grain of salt. She doesn’t always speak the truth. The best option is to listen to something with considerable doubt.
