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
US
TAYK with uh PINCH uhv SAWLT
UK
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.