take with a grain of salt
take with a grain of salt
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
1. (idiom) (general)
a. tomar con pinzas (idiom)
Valentin isn't exactly an expert on the subject, so I'd take his opinion with a grain of salt.Valentín no es un experto en el tema, así que tomaría con pinzas su opinión.
b. tomar con reservas
I would take what you read in that newspaper with a grain of salt.Tomaría lo que lees en ese periódico con reservas.
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