Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The sailor tells great tales of adventure that you should take with a grain of salt.
Option 1: Great admiration.
Option 2: Great patriotism.
Option 3: Not take too seriously.
Option 4: Be afraid to refrain from.
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Correct Answer: Not take too seriously.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option .
Explanation : The idiom "take with a grain of salt" is a figurative expression that means to view something with scepticism or not to believe it entirely. In this context, it suggests that the tales of adventure told by the sailor should be approached with caution and not accepted as entirely accurate or truthful.
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