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
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
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
Fritz had to have some rest before he’d be worth a grain of salt tomorrow.
From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen
