pinch of salt
The term "pinch of salt" can refer to both a literal small amount of salt used in cooking and a figurative expression advising skepticism.
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Definition
A2Culinary
(common)A small, approximate amount of salt used to enhance the flavor of food.
Example
- Add a pinch of salt to the soup for better flavor.
B2Figurative
(idiom, informal)A skeptical or cautious attitude towards the truth or accuracy of a statement.
Example
- Take his advice with a pinch of salt; he's been wrong before.
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