How to Pronounce "take with a pinch of salt"

expression

TAYK with uh PINCH uhv SAWLT

TAYK with uh PINCH ov SOLT

Definition

To not completely believe something, because you think it might not be true or is exaggerated. It means being cautious about accepting information as the complete truth.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈteɪk/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɪntʃ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈsɔɫt

British English

tˈeɪk/ /wˈɪð/ /æɪ/ /pˈɪntʃ/ /ˈɒv/ /sˈɒlt

Simplified Pronunciation

TAYK with uh PINCH uhv SAWLT

TAYK with uh PINCH ov SOLT

Listen in Context

You should take what he says with a pinch of salt.

Stories on the internet should be taken with a pinch of salt.

I take rumors with a pinch of salt until I know the facts.

Honestly, I'd take her advice with a pinch of salt—she likes to exaggerate.