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a pinch of salt

/ə pɪntʃ əv sɔlt/ /ə pɪntʃ əv sɒlt/
idiom General Neutral
  1. 1 ihtiyatla karşılamak, (söylenene) temkinli yaklaşmak

Definition (English)

Used to say that something should not be completely believed.

Example Sentences

  1. You should take his promises with a pinch of salt.
    Onun vaatlerini ihtiyatla karşılamalısın.
  2. That rumour should be taken with a pinch of salt.
    O söylentiye temkinli yaklaşmak gerekir.

Synonyms

with a grain of saltwith reservations

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