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Italiancon beneficio d'inventario
Meaning: To accept something with skepticism or reservations, not at face value.
Literally: With benefit of inventory
Example: “Prendi quelle previsioni con beneficio d'inventario.” — Take those forecasts with a grain of salt.
English equivalent: To take something with a grain of salt
Equivalents in other languages
French: Être sujet à caution Literally: To be subject to surety
English: take with a grain of salt
Origin: A legal term from Roman law: a heir who accepted an inheritance "with benefit of inventory" retained the right to reject it if debts exceeded assets, protecting themselves from liability.
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