How to Pronounce "take with a grain of salt"
expression
TAYK with uh GRAYN uhv SAWLT
TAYK with uh GRAYN ov SOLT
Definition
To not fully believe something, because you have doubts about its truth or accuracy. It means to accept information carefully and not take it too seriously.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɹeɪn/ /ˈəv/ /ˈsɔɫt
British English
tˈeɪk/ /wˈɪð/ /æɪ/ /ɡɹˈeɪn/ /ˈɒv/ /sˈɒlt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK with uh GRAYN uhv SAWLT
UK
TAYK with uh GRAYN ov SOLT
Listen in Context
I would take that with a grain of salt if I were you.
You should take his advice with a grain of salt.
Stories from the internet are best taken with a grain of salt.
He said he met a celebrity, but I'd take that with a grain of salt.