Cum+Grano+Salis


 * Cum Grano Salis || graded

Salt Picture ||
 * Translation: With a grain of salt ||
 * Derivatives: saline, granule ||
 * Examples in English texts:

There are doubtless some employes in Uncle Sam's offices in Wall and Pine streets whose heads will not fall into the basket with those of their fellow-officials. Many there are who profess and call themselves Republicans, but whose protestations on that score must, under the circumstances, be taken cum grano salis. NY Times Reference || Created By: Maximus Satagaj Publius ||