Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To take with a grain of salt

To believe with some scepticism

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "to take with a grain of salt" is to believe with some skepticism.

This idiom is used to express doubt or disbelief in something that someone has said. It is often used when someone is telling a story that seems too good to be true. For example, you might say "I'll take that with a grain of salt" if someone tells you that they saw a UFO. This means that you are not sure if you believe them, but you are willing to listen to their story.

The other options are not as accurate descriptions of the meaning of the idiom.

• To take seriously: This means to believe something and treat it as important.
• To have total disbelief: This means to not believe something at all.
• To accept wholeheartedly: This means to believe something completely and without reservation.