take something with a grain of salt

idiomPart ofgrain

take something with a grain of salt — idiom

1. To not completely believe what someone says because it might be untrue.

1.idiom
Definition

To not completely believe what someone says because it might be untrue.

Example

Brian took the rumors with a grain of salt until he saw proof.

You should take his advice with a grain of salt; he is not an expert.