How is the phrase prendre avec des pincettes translated from French to English

English translation
Take it with a grain of salt
phrase

Ne pas croire ni accorder pleine confiance à ce que l'on entend.

To not fully believe or trust something you hear.

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  • Tu devrais prendre cette rumeur avec des pincettes. — You should take that rumor with a grain of salt.

  • Penses-tu que nous devrions prendre cette nouvelle avec des pincettes ? — Do you think we should take this news with a grain of salt?

  • Prends-le avec des pincettes quand il dit qu'il va gagner. — Please take it with a grain of salt when he says he will win.

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