How to Pronounce "with a grain of salt"
expression
WITH uh GRAYN uhv SAWLT
WITH uh GRAYN ov SOLT
Definition
If you take something 'with a grain of salt', you do not fully believe it and remain cautious or skeptical about it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɹeɪn/ /ˈəv/ /ˈsɔɫt
British English
wˈɪð/ /æɪ/ /ɡɹˈeɪn/ /ˈɒv/ /sˈɒlt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WITH uh GRAYN uhv SAWLT
UK
WITH uh GRAYN ov SOLT
Listen in Context
I heard that story, but I took it with a grain of salt.
Take everything he says with a grain of salt.
You should listen to the rumors with a grain of salt.
Honestly, I take online reviews with a grain of salt these days.