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.

Not take too seriously

The most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom "take with a grain of salt" in the given sentence is not take too seriously.

The idiom is used to suggest that someone should not believe everything that they are told, especially if it is something that seems unbelievable or exaggerated. It is often used to describe stories or claims that are likely to be embellished or untrue.

In the given sentence, the speaker is saying that the sailor's tales of adventure should not be taken at face value. The speaker is suggesting that the sailor may be exaggerating or embellishing his stories. Therefore, the idiom "take with a grain of salt" is the most appropriate choice.

Here are some other examples of how the idiom "take with a grain of salt" can be used in a sentence:

• "The politician's promises should be taken with a grain of salt."
• "The celebrity's claims of poverty should be taken with a grain of salt."
• "The tabloid's headlines should always be taken with a grain of salt."