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With a Grain of Salt

What Does "With a Grain of Salt" Mean?

"With a grain of salt" is an English idiom. It means "to view something with skepticism or caution, not taking it entirely seriously."

Examples in Sentences

Here are three examples of the idiom "with a grain of salt" used in a sentence:

• When he heard the rumor, he took it with a grain of salt until he could verify it.
• She listens to his tall tales with a grain of salt; he tends to exaggerate.
• It's best to approach anonymous online information with a grain of salt, as it may not be reliable.

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