grain of salt
Example Sentences
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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
"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
With a lockout widely expected to start Dec. 1 and no guarantee of an agreement in time to preserve the 2027 season, take MLB’s schedule announcement Thursday with a grain of salt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 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
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
