Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
The sailor tells great tales of adventure that you should take with a grain of salt.

Correct option is C

Option (c) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Given Idiom: Take with a grain of salt means to view something with skepticism or doubt; not to take it completely seriously. (Hindi Idiom: थोड़ी शंका के साथ स्वीकार करना)
Example:
· You should take his claims with a grain of salt; he tends to exaggerate.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
· Call someone's bluff – Challenge someone to act on their threat or boast.
· Cry wolf – Raise a false alarm.
· Beat around the bush – Avoid getting to the point.