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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Take any such rumors with a hefty grain of salt.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Let’s take that with a grain of salt.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Considering Prince Harry has the means for a hair transplant, however, these reports must surely be taken with a grain of salt.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 19 Oct. 2025
Since these are early leaks, take them with a grain of salt and expect details to change over time.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Let’s take that with a grain of salt.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Considering Prince Harry has the means for a hair transplant, however, these reports must surely be taken with a grain of salt.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 19 Oct. 2025
Since these are early leaks, take them with a grain of salt and expect details to change over time.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
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 30 Oct. 2025.
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