After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
You should take what he tells you with a pinch of salt. This means that you should
- reject everything he says because he is a liar
- pay close attention to him
-
doubt what he says
- question him closely
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
To take something with a pinch of salt means to not completely believe something that you are told because it is unlikely to be true.