眉まゆ唾つば

noun

dubious story; questionable information

Refers to a story or piece of information that seems unreliable or likely exaggerated. Often used in the phrase 眉唾物 (まゆつばもの) meaning 'something to take with a grain of salt'.

See also: 眉唾物

• 彼かれの話はなしはどうも眉まゆ唾つばだ。

  His story sounds pretty dubious.

• ネットの情じょう報ほうには眉まゆ唾つばなものも多おおい。

  There's a lot of questionable information on the internet.

noun

taking care not to be fooled

Describes an attitude of skepticism or caution against being deceived. Less common as a standalone noun; often seen in expressions like 眉唾で聞く (listen with skepticism).

• 彼かれの言いうことはいつも眉まゆ唾つばで聞きいている。

  I always listen to what he says with a grain of salt.