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3 key ways to say someone doesn't have to follow your advice
1️⃣take sth with a grain of salt
🗒Don't completely believe sth. Don't take something too hard.
Ex: I'm not an expert on this, so take it with a grain of salt, but I really think you should look into getting more points of your credit card, because you are missing out of on benefits.
Ex: Take this with a grain of salt, because I didn't have a serious relationship that you.
💋another way of using it(use it of make someone feel better)implying: don't ge offended.don't take it seriously. don't let our feelings be hurt by "take it with a grain of salt."
Ex: She can be pretty direct, just take it with a grain of salt. It's not personal.

2️⃣Don't put much stock
Ex: Don't put much stock on what he says. He's really picky.
3️⃣Don't take it too seriously
Ex: I'll tell you my opinion, but don't take it too seriously. I'm still learning all about this.

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