grain of salt
Example Sentences
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The problem, the economists say, is that some policymakers and employers might not be taking these scores with an appropriate grain of salt.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
One user cautioned to take everything in the series with a large grain of salt.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
Many analysts have learned to take Musk's utterances with a grain of salt after earlier predictions about the nearness of fully autonomous driving didn't come to pass.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
I take that with a grain of salt but, hey, I’m up for anything.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026
Now add one grain of salt to any table and let Bob Evans walk among them.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
