Take everything he says with a grain of salt.
with a grain of salt
idiomWith a little common sense and skepticism.
Origin
disputed originCalque of Latin cum grānō salis , literally with a grain of salt, figuratively with a bit of common sense (from Pliny’s Pompey’s discovery of an antidote against poison to be taken with a grain of salt).
You should take those online reviews with a grain of salt because they are often biased.
One must take the sensational claims made by political candidates with a grain of salt, as they frequently prioritize persuasion over objective truth.
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Attic salt
Pointed and delicate wit.
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covenant of salt
A long-lasting agreement.
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go against the grain
To defy convention or norms; to do something in a manner that is unusual or out of the ordinary.
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grain of truth
Synonym of kernel of truth.
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not worth salt
Worthless.
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old salt
A seasoned sailor, especially one who is hardy and forthright in manner.
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rub salt in someone's wounds
To make a painful situation even worse (even with the best of intentions).
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rub salt in the wound
To aggravate or exacerbate a physical or emotional injury.