with a grain of salt

Example Sentences

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So, take his schedule with a grain of salt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Investors should always take those with a grain of salt.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Some economists and policymakers say they routinely consult consumer surveys even if they take the results with a grain of salt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

It’s also wise to take coworkers’ investing stories with a grain of salt, said Mark La Spisa, a CFP based in Barrington, Ill. “I always warn people about relying on others’ reported returns,” he says.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Since Rose-Ivy took everything she heard with a grain of salt, she didn’t think the story about the haint made sense.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney