With A Grain Of Salt

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The internet slang termWith A Grain Of Salt” means that a person should not completely believe or trust something they read or hear online. It is used to emphasize the need for skepticism and caution when consuming information on the internet.

Examples:

I saw a news article saying that aliens have landed on Earth, but I took it with a grain of salt because it came from an unreliable tabloid website.

My friend told me that a new video game is coming out next month, but I am taking it with a grain of salt until I see an official announcement from the game developer.

Synonyms:
withagrainofsalt, take with a pinch of salt, don't believe everything, skeptical perspective, skepticism, doubt, skepticism
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