Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to take something with a grain of salt
idiom
tə teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ wɪð ə ɡreɪn əv sɔlt
Definition
To view something with skepticism or to not take it too seriously.
Examples
- When she told me the news, I decided to take it with a grain of salt, knowing she tends to exaggerate.
- You should take his advice with a grain of salt; he doesn’t have much experience in that area.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that you should not interpret something literally or believe it completely, but rather consider it with some doubt.
Synonyms
- to view skeptically
- to doubt
- to be cautious
