Select the meaning of the phrase 'Take it with a grain of salt'.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases question asks: Select the meaning of the phrase 'Take it with a grain of salt'. The correct choice is C. To not take something too literally or seriously. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. To do or say something that relieves tension or starts a conversation
Why not A: “To do or say something that relieves tension or starts a conversation” does not fit this question. The answer is To not take something too literally or seriously.
- B. To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem
Why not B: “To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem” does not fit this question. The answer is To not take something too literally or seriously.
- C. To not take something too literally or seriously ✓
- D. Very rarely
Why not D: “Very rarely” does not fit this question. The answer is To not take something too literally or seriously.
Correct answer
C. To not take something too literally or seriously
Explanation
To not take something too literally or seriously (option C) is the accepted answer to “Select the meaning of the phrase 'Take it with a grain of salt'.”. Option A (To do or say something that relieves tension or starts a conversation) does not fit this question. Option B (To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem) does not fit this question. Option D (Very rarely) does not fit this question. For this Idioms and Phrases question, the accepted answer is To not take something too literally or seriously.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, phrases
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