grain of salt
noun phrase
variants
or less commonly pinch of salt
: a skeptical attitude
—used in the phrase take (something) with a grain/pinch of salt
I take the guidebooks with a grain of salt, preferring to follow my instincts.—
Daisann McLane
Daisann McLaneThe malleability of memory … is the first reason why autobiographies should be taken with a grain of salt.—Judith Rich Harris
Judith Rich HarrisExamples of grain of salt in a Sentence
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This is, however, a cross-brand problem with shorts, so take it with a grain of salt.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024
Despite mounting evidence of dark chocolate's health benefits, the scientists behind the new study recommend taking their findings with a grain of salt.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Fans took Almonte’s statement with a grain of salt.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 2 Dec. 2024
As always, take whatever the AI says with a grain of salt and make sure to double-check the information that the AI provides.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024
Despite mounting evidence of dark chocolate's health benefits, the scientists behind the new study recommend taking their findings with a grain of salt.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Fans took Almonte’s statement with a grain of salt.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 2 Dec. 2024
As always, take whatever the AI says with a grain of salt and make sure to double-check the information that the AI provides.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for grain of salt
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“Grain of salt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grain%20of%20salt. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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