a. We use adverbials of probability to show how certain we are about something. The most frequent adverbials of probability are: certainly, definitely, maybe, possibly, clearly, obviously, perhaps, probably
1. maybe and perhaps usually come at the beginning of the clause. (e.g. Perhaps the weather will be fine. Maybe it won’t rain.)
2. Other adverbs of possibility usually come in front of the main verb. (e.g. He is certainly coming to the party.)
3. but after am, is, are, was, were. (e.g. They are definitely at home.)
Idiom 365
Take with a Grain of Salt: not to take what someone says too seriously
Example: I’ve seen the article, which I take with a grain of salt.