Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cum grano salis
Phrase
/kʌm ˈgreɪnoʊ ˈsælɪs/
Definition
A Latin phrase meaning ‘with a grain of salt’, used to indicate that something should not be taken too literally or with complete certainty.
Examples
- When he said he can run a mile in under four minutes, I took it cum grano salis.
- The claims about the product’s effectiveness should be taken cum grano salis.
Meaning
It suggests skepticism or caution about the truth of a statement or idea.
Synonyms
- with caution
- skeptically
- not literally
