Take it with a grain of salt.

If you 'take something with a grain of salt,' it means that you consider the source while deciding if something is true or not.

Examples:

-Sara didn't like the movie.  She said it was awful.

-yeah, but you have to take everything she says with a grain of salt.  She doesn't like most movies.

-The newspaper said the economy is sinking.

-It could be true, but you have to take it with a grain of salt.  That newspaper isn't very reliable.

Hit the hay

To 'hit the hay' means to go to bed.  It recalls a simpler time when people may have slept in a barn.

Example:

-Okay, kids!  Time to hit the hay!

-Aw!  5 more minutes?

Holy shit!

'Holy shit' is a strong exclamation used to express extreme surprise.

Example:

(Upon receiving $1000 as a gift)

-Holy shit!

Cut to the chase

If you 'cut to the chase,' it means that you just come out and tell someone something, after (possibly) previously stalling.

Example:
-They've been hemming and hawing all week. I wish they'd just cut to the chase and tell me.
-They should, you're right!

Floored

If you are 'floored' by something, it means you are shocked and can't believe what you're hearing.

Example:
-I can't believe you didn't get the job! I'm just floored!
-Yeah, me, neither. I'm still in shock.

Full of shit

Someone who is 'full of shit,' is someone who is completely lying. Since 'shit' is a bad word, obviously this should only be said around people with whom you have a close relationship.

Example:
-I can't believe she actually said that! She's so full of shit!
-Totally!

Hemming and hawing

If someone is 'hemming and hawing,' it means they're stalling on making a (perhaps big) decision.

Example:
-I wish he'd just make up his mind!
-All this hemming and hawing is getting old.

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