Question : Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Mahesh has learnt not to take things seriously.
Option 1: Your guess is as good as mine
Option 2: Take it with a grain of salt
Option 3: That's the last straw
Option 4: Pull someone's leg
Correct Answer: Take it with a grain of salt
Solution : The most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment is the second option.
Take it with a grain of salt means to not take something too seriously, or to consider something as possibly not entirely true or accurate. This idiom closely aligns with the original sentence's meaning of not taking things seriously.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Your guess is as good as mine means that the person has no more knowledge than the one asking the question.
- That's the last straw means a final irritation or annoyance that leads to a reaction.
- Pull someone's leg means to tease or joke with someone.
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