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
Investors should always take those with a grain of salt.
From Barron's • May 8, 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
One user cautioned to take everything in the series with a large grain of salt.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
To induce cream to whip, add a grain of salt.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
