cum grano salis

/ kʊm ˈɡrɑːnəʊ ˈsɑːlɪs /

adverb

1. with a grain of salt; not too literally

Example Sentences

It was unimportant whether it was taken "cum grano salis" or without, so the void was filled.

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Mr Baker, though receiving the advice cum grano salis, profited by it.

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Many of the stories which I have introduced must of course be received by the impartial or incredulous reader "cum grano salis."

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Exactly; that's why I want you to take religion cum grano salis.

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But I give his opinion, as he gave it to us; and the reader must take it cum grano salis—as much or little as he chooses.

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