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Q: Why do you say take it with a pinch of salt?
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What is the meaning and origin of 'take it with a pinch of salt'?

To take something with a "grain of salt" is to not take something too seriously. For example, I take everything that politicians say with a grain of salt, because history shows us that politicians aren't that reliable for the most part. That's my opinion.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Above is wrongTo take a statement with 'a grain of salt' or 'a pinch of salt' means to accept it but to maintain a degree of skepticism about its truth.The origin derives from "Pliny's Naturalis Historia, 77 A.D".


How does a teaspoon compare to a dash a smidgen and a pinch?

A teaspoon is much larger than a dash, smidgen or pinch Think of it this way, put a teaspoon of salt in a small dish, now take a pinch of salt (a pinch is what you can pick up between finger and thumb) you would leave most of the salt in the dish, a dash and a smidgen are about the same as a pinch.


Why do dessert recipes always say add a pinch of salt?

Adding salt enhances flavors and reduces bitterness.


What part of speech is pinch?

To pinch is a verb. "Pinch" as in the phrase "in a pinch" or as in "a pinch of salt", then pinch would be a noun.


Can you trust the evidence collected by cromwell?

the simple answer is take whatever he said, with a pinch of salt


How do you measure a pinch?

A "pinch" is just that... such as a pinch of salt in a recipe. I was told at one point that a Pinch works out to about 1/8th of a teaspoon, but it's probably even a little less than that. To do "a pinch of salt", one would pinch some salt between their fingers and put it in the recipe.


How much salt is a pinch?

A pinch of salt is however much salt you can fit in between two fingers. This is normally a very small amount of salt.


What are the ratings and certificates for A Pinch of Salt - 2012?

A Pinch of Salt - 2012 is rated/received certificates of: India:U


What are four sentences for the word pinch?

Do not pinch your sister.Please don't pinch my bike.I added a pinch of salt to the recipe.Ouch, don't pinch my arm!


How many salt in 10 pinch of salt?

there is 160 grains of salt in 10 pinches of salt because in 1 pinch there is 16 grains. so you do the math!! haha


What actors and actresses appeared in A Pinch of Salt - 2003?

The cast of A Pinch of Salt - 2003 includes: Ruth Frendo as Presenter


What is buter pinch of salt?

Not seeing the recipe my guess would be it was a typo. It probably should be 2 ingredients: butter pinch of salt