1.But these stories about bad luck should be taken with a grain of salt.
take with a grain of salt 不全信;对…采取保留态度
You should take what he says with a grain of salt.
你对他讲的话不可尽信 。
Take his words with a grain of salt. He always exaggerates.
对他的话要打折扣听,他总爱夸张 。