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stretch a point

strain a point

To permit something different or more than usual; not tell the exact truth or make an exception.

It's straining a point to call Joe a hero just because he saved the kitten from drowning in the bathtub.

Mother stretched a point because it was Christmas time and let the children stay up later than usual.

take with a grain of salt

take with a pinch of salt

To accept or believe only in part; not accept too much.

Принимать или верить во что-то только частичино; не доверять; скептически относиться.

A man who says he is not a candidate for President should usually have his statement taken with a grain of salt.

I heard that the tuition fees are going to be reduced, but that should be taken with a grain of salt.

Я слышал, что стоимость обучения будет снижена, но я не думаю что это стопроцентная информация.

We took Uncle George's stories of the war with a pinch of salt.

through train

A direct train that doesn't necessitate any changes.

We'll take the through train from Chicago to New York because it's the most convenient.

train of thought

Последовательность связанных мыслей, размышлений.

I was considering the different options when the noise outside broke my train of thought.

Я размышлял над возможными вариантами, когда шум снаружи прервал ход моих мыслей.