Tag: take (something) with a grain of salt
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Rampant
Word of the Day: Rampant If you read American news or participate in social media, then you know that fake news is rampant. Yes, fake news is everywhere today, and there seems to be no way to avoid it. President Trump is continuously talking about fake news, and so is Facebook and every media organization…
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Drink the Kool-Aid
English Idiom: Drink the Kool-Aid You’ve probably heard of brainwashing. Well, the meaning of being brainwashed is the same as drinking the Kool-Aid. If you drink the Kool-Aid, you believe and follow someone unquestioningly or show complete obedience to a group or person. It’s a term that may seem quite weird to you because it uses a…
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Take (something) with a grain of salt
Saying: Take (something) with a grain of salt If you take something with a grain of salt, it means that you have to realize or understand that it may not be entirely accurate. It is good to be skeptical sometimes. If you read that the government will lower taxes or increase spending on scientific research,…
