grain of salt

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1. To “take something with a grain of salt” is to view a statement with a skeptical attitude. “She took the claim that he didn't want to be president with a grain of salt.”

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grain of salt

So although it’s always worth taking them with a grain of salt, last night’s bigger loser was betting markets, whose predictive power in Wisconsin was effectively zero.

From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2026

But with the large-cap index making a return to record territory on Tuesday after a two-month hiatus, investors might want to take those suggestions with a grain of salt.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026

"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

So, take his schedule with a grain of salt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026

“It has to pick out every grain of salt before it can wear the skin again,” Doc said, his voice a tobacco-scented whisper.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

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