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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Take something with doubt?

Good day,

I'm looking for one or more expressions which mean that you >take something with doubt<. (I'm not even sure this very phrase is correct.)

I only know the idiom >take with a pinch/grain of salt<.

Could you help me with it, please? Thanks!
  

Top answer

I've heard, "I'll have to take that under advisement" used sarcastically to express doubt, but I think the real meaning of that expression is to subject "the thing" to close scrutiny, or to study it deeply, or to seek professional advice.

— Avangi

  • I've heard, "I'll have to take that under advisement" used sarcastically to express doubt, but I think the real meaning of that expression is to subject "the thing" to close scrutiny, or to study it deeply, or to seek professional advice.
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I've heard, "I'll have to take that under advisement" used sarcastically to express doubt, but I think the real meaning of that expression is to subject "the thing" to close scrutiny, or to study it deeply, or to seek professional advice.
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Thanks you, Avangi. And could you, please, let me know if the phrase "to take something with doubt" is correct? Thank you in advance!
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Hi,
I'm looking for one or more expressions which mean that you >take something with doubt<. (I'm not even sure this very phrase is correct. It's not at all idiomatic. )

I often say 'I find that hard to believe'.

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Anonymouslet me know if the phrase "to take something with doubt" is correct
I've never used it, and would probably not. I don't remember hearing it.

I would say, "view (look at) something with doubt/scepticism."

I would "cast a doubtful eye" on something.
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Thank you very much, Avangi! You helped me a lot! Emotion: happy
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Sorry, Clive, I've just seen your answer - thanks for you, too Emotion: smile
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