¿Qué significa with a grain of salt?

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Usuario eliminado · Answer

Regard something with skepticism. Don't fully believe it. Carefully consider whether it is actually true.

hailey · Answer

I took it with a grain of salt. It didn't bother me.

prosenjitdutta1988 · Answer

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jasona · Answer

Use this phrase when you don't completely trust the source of information. Saying this is cautioning the listener that something might not be true because the source is not always trustworthy.

Byrdman · Answer

Take it lightly.
Dont take it serious.
Dont take it too personal.

Melina_Stav · Answer

In the uk we say, a pinch of salt.

SaidAtlas · Answer

كيف أقول لشخص ما " لا تقطع الشجرة "

junhoon · Answer

@inspi It means you should be cautious about believing the statement because it might be false. The colloquial term originated a long time ago when it was included in a recipe as an antidote to poison. "with a pinch of salt" is suggesting what's being said is harmful and should be taken with an antidote or caution (pinch of salt).

sabanalford4 · Answer

a grain of salt is very small. so If someone said take the advice with a grain of salt. they mean take the advice precaution or dont believe it

sashaikh9856 · Answer

to not believe completely at first glance.

braceletchick · Answer

It means 
Do not take something too seriously

sagarmdubal · Answer

tu kay karat ahes

jaisonmorato1 · Answer

io sono italiano non lo so

dexhan · Answer

@inspi with no hard feelings

audreywhan · Answer

It means to not take something seriously

gajones · Answer

Example: You may or may not believe it. I have no idea what the US would use it for.

mafecortesd · Answer

grano de sal

btnh99 · Answer

@inspi "(With) a grain of salt", (or "a pinch of salt") is an idiom of the English language, which means to view something with skepticism or not to interpret something literally.

informal

: to not completely believe (something) : to be doubtful about the truth or accuracy of (something)

He seems confident, but you shouldtake what he says with a grain of salt.

tyuryd · Answer

Believe only half.  Be skeptical. Don’t take it to literal.

DarkPrinceOfClowns · Answer

@inspi It means you should not trust too much in something.

Like "Take my advice with a grain of salt." means that you should show caution in believing in everything they said without first checking the facts yourself. (Never heard it in that context before tho.)

fffgggiuuuttty · Answer

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Sej · Answer

in the US, it's generally like saying "I am not sure whether what I/it says is true, so keep that in mind."

Lala764674 · Answer

It means not to really believe it, that it’s probably not 100% true and not to think much about it.

Ram_Os · Answer

@inspi to not take something too seriously but take it into consideration

Aj44280 · Answer

do

Aj44280 · Answer

I am naw

JoJoGalaxy03 · Answer

It means don’t take it seriously (it probably won’t help).

kursatsanal77 · Answer

can u give some examples

MC_K · Answer

@gajones it’s kinda different here. If someone doesn’t remember something, they might say, “take it with a grain of salt.” It means don’t take everyithing I’m saying to be 100% true

thanhhuyen516 · Answer

trứng

DominicKam · Answer

@btnh99 , is that expression used in all english speaking countries or just in USA?
Greetings.

TobiasMZ · Answer

It means that it might not always be 100% true, so be careful and don't rely only on that advice.

rinda1395 · Answer

It's a biblical reference. It simply means to Not let the words mean much to you. 
1. Don't let it hurt your feelings
or
2. Don't take it seriously. 
or 
3. It really means nothing

ILOVEYOUSOJISUB · Answer

I think the meaning is:  don’t take it so serious !

Imnotsmart · Answer

not to seriously

purplehat26 · Answer

@DominicKam It's used in the UK too

DominicKam · Answer

@purplehat26, Thank you for answering.
Anyway, I love the UK and wanna go someday.
Greetings.

purplehat26 · Answer

@DominicKam You should. There is a lot to see in the UK

sagarmdubal · Answer

hello

fffgggiuuuttty · Answer

هل يوجد عرب

DominicKam · Answer

@purplehat26 , for that I'm looking for opportunities to study there, because I don't want to go just for a little trip. I want live in UK To Know It really.

purplehat26 · Answer

@DominicKam That sounds really cool. University is an option if you want to study here. Or if there is a university in your country that has a year abroad programme, you could do that. I'm not sure what other opportunities there are

manojcharpe7 · Answer

test us

DominicKam · Answer

@purplehat26 , Yeah, the university I plan to enter offers to study for a while in London, but only one person can go and that is the best among the best; That is why I am now learning things related to the career that I want to study, I review everything that I was taught in the current school and I learn English (including technical concepts that I will occupy).

VoQZ · Answer

@samoelmilen why are you doing this?

harenchi_otoko · Answer

@inspi it means not serious. If someone tells you to take their advice with a grain of salt it means what they are saying is likely a joke or a partial joke.

Novella_Bailey · Answer

Means to not take something seriously.

Wild_Cat78 · Answer

@inspi it's a metaphor, like saying take it for what is worth. also, take the good with the bad altogether.

moonlightlows · Answer

It means to ignore it, it’s not that big of a problem.

Kam_A · Answer

Just means “don’t believe it 100%”

OrangeC7 · Answer

To take something with a grain of salt, in this sentence, means you shouldn't completely trust it
"take my advice with a grain of salt" -> "my advice might not be perfect"

tingataco · Answer

I agree with @Kam_A.

For example, I might be pretty sure but I can’t quite remember every detail. I will warn the person I’m talking to that I’m pretty sure I’m right but to not believe me completely because I may not be remembering precisely.

MoonstruckOtaku · Answer

@inspi it means that the person you got the information from may be biased in some way, so you should not take it so seriously.

rehanbakhsh800 · Answer

@Novella_Bailey are you Fluent English entrepreneur???

sleepy_sami · Answer

@inspi it means to not take what that person is going to say seriously, just keep it in consideration

M0- · Answer

@David_Sargsian No, with a grain of salt means not pleasantly, like he is taking it but not so gladly

Usuario eliminado · Answer

It means to take information with caution as it may not be correct.

Domino09 · Answer

@inspi “A gain of salt” phrase means the answer may not be fully correct.

QuKu · Answer

being salty refers to salty tears meaning when you're complaining about something or "crying" about something said, you're being salty.

So when somebody says take my advice with a grain of salt, it means take the advice but don't trust it 100% as there may be flaws with it, something to "complain" about. 
They're considering that their advice could be wrong.

clumsy13 · Answer

means to accept it while maintaining a degree of scepticism about its truth.

Juanmii · Answer

@inspi don't believe someone says

Juanmii · Answer

@inspi is take (sb) with a grain of salt

VeronicaR990 · Answer

It means you should take something seriously. You don't have to believe it completely.

IvanVloslag · Answer

It means "do not fully believe my advice, it may not be true"

btnh99 · Answer

@inspi To take something with a "grain of salt" or "pinch of salt" is an English language idiom that means to view something with skepticism or not to interpret something literally.

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tahir31cebekoy69 · Answer

yarrak

findtruth · Answer

принимать совет с доликой скептицизма
с недоверием 
иногда можно перевести ты принимаешь все близко к сердцу  ( Well, you have to take this with a grain of salt.)
всему что она говорит- нельзя верить (Whatever she says with a grain of sal)

christheflores · Answer

It means you have to listen to his or her advice and then they will usually give you a salt shaker and you have to pick a grain of salt and take it while they’re giving you advice

¿Qué significa with a grain of salt ?

Regard something with skepticism. Don't fully believe it. Carefully consider whether it is actually true.

I took it with a grain of salt. It didn't bother me.

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Use this phrase when you don't completely trust the source of information. Saying this is cautioning the listener that something might not be true because the source is not always trustworthy.

Take it lightly.
Dont take it serious.
Dont take it too personal.

yarrak

In the uk we say, a pinch of salt.

كيف أقول لشخص ما " لا تقطع الشجرة "

a grain of salt is very small. so If someone said take the advice with a grain of salt. they mean take the advice precaution or dont believe it

It means to take information with caution as it may not be correct.

@inspi “A gain of salt” phrase means the answer may not be fully correct.

means to accept it while maintaining a degree of scepticism about its truth.

@inspi don't believe someone says

@inspi is take (sb) with a grain of salt

It means you should take something seriously. You don't have to believe it completely.

It means "do not fully believe my advice, it may not be true"

@inspi To take something with a "grain of salt" or "pinch of salt" is an English language idiom that means to view something with skepticism or not to interpret something literally.

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¿Qué significa with a grain of salt ? See a translation

Regard something with skepticism. Don't fully believe it. Carefully consider whether it is actually true.

I took it with a grain of salt. It didn't bother me.

kal rat theke ami amar gmail use korte parchi na desktop theke.jokhon password reset korte jachi tokhon dekhache "admin ar sathe contact korun"

Use this phrase when you don't completely trust the source of information. Saying this is cautioning the listener that something might not be true because the source is not always trustworthy.

Take it lightly.Dont take it serious.Dont take it too personal.

yarrak

In the uk we say, a pinch of salt.

كيف أقول لشخص ما " لا تقطع الشجرة "

a grain of salt is very small. so If someone said take the advice with a grain of salt. they mean take the advice precaution or dont believe it

It means to take information with caution as it may not be correct.

@inspi “A gain of salt” phrase means the answer may not be fully correct.

means to accept it while maintaining a degree of scepticism about its truth.

@inspi don't believe someone says

@inspi is take (sb) with a grain of salt

It means you should take something seriously. You don't have to believe it completely.

It means "do not fully believe my advice, it may not be true"

@inspi To take something with a "grain of salt" or "pinch of salt" is an English language idiom that means to view something with skepticism or not to interpret something literally.

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¿Qué significa with a grain of salt ?

Take it lightly.
Dont take it serious.
Dont take it too personal.

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👋👋👋