2006-08-09 08:49:32 · 4 answers · asked by mistyray 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation
Meaning
Accept a truth but with reservations.
Origin
The idea comes from the fact that food is more easily swallowed if taken with a small amount of salt. Pliny the elder translated an ancient antidote for poison with the words 'be taken fasting, plus a grain of salt'. The phrase has only been in use since the 17th century though.
2006-08-09 08:56:56 · answer #1 · answered by < Roger That > 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you meant to say, "Take it with a grain of salt"
That means that you pay no attention to what someone is telling you because they have no credibility.
For example, if someone is known to be a liar and they spread some unbelievable information you can "take it with a grain of salt."
2006-08-09 15:58:10 · answer #2 · answered by Taffi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grain of Salt?
2006-08-09 15:59:55 · answer #3 · answered by ••Mott•• 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That means that the person is probably bullshit*ing you.
2006-08-09 15:53:04 · answer #4 · answered by ·!¦[·ÐarrÁ·]¦!· 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋