grain of salt
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"People using a photo-based tracking app without adjusting the portions or entering the amounts of food should take the results with a grain of salt," said Hengist.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
Take everything she says with a grain of salt.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
"It's important to take some of the projections with a grain of salt," Tengler said.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
So, take his schedule with a grain of salt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Fritz had to have some rest before he’d be worth a grain of salt tomorrow.
From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen
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