Grain of salt meaning
What does the saying 'Grain of salt' mean?
Idiom: Grain of salt
Meaning:
If you should take something with a grain of salt, you shouldn't necessarily believe it all.
('pinch of salt' is an alternative)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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