The modern meaning. Per the OED, the first usage of the phrase take it with a grain of salt in its figurative (rather than literal) meaning was recorded in 1647. But how did we get from Pliny’s ...

In short, take nutrition research with a grain of salt. And don't worry: Even though the World Health Organization (WHO) says "too much salt can kill you," the Daily Mail noted in 2021 that "it's ...

Handbag ‘smaller than a grain of salt’ sells for over $63,000 By Oscar Holland, CNN 3 minute read Published 2:50 AM EDT, Thu June 29, 2023 Link Copied! Microscopic ...