Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He gave an unsatisfactory excuse, but the boss swallowed it hook, line and sinker.
The underlined phrase "swallowed it hook, line and sinker" means "believed it completely without questioning."
To find the opposite meaning, we need an option that suggests doubt or skepticism. The phrase "with a pinch of salt" means "to be skeptical or not believe something entirely."
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