Expressing dis/beliefs

Question 1

I very much doubt that

Answer 1

That’s an old wives’ tale

Question 2

I’d be very surprised if that was/were the case

Answer 2

That doesn’t surprise me in the least

Question 3

I think they’ve got that spot on

Answer 3

I suspect that’s true

Question 4

That’s a common misconception

Answer 4

That’s nonsense

Question 5

That’s what … would have you believe

Answer 5

I’d take it/that with a (big) pinch of salt

Question 6

I can well believe that

Answer 6

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Question 7

I’d have some reservations about that

Answer 7

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