Quote
1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.
Fame comes and fame goes, but you have to be able to laugh about yourself and to take it with a grain of salt.
Actress Khloe Kardashian, talking about the importance of laughing at yourself (BrainyQuote)
Definition
1. Definition - Study the definition.
not take something seriously
2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.
Have you ever been criticized for something at school or work? It is hard to hear something critical from a boss or a teacher, and it can make you sad or angry. When you get home, your family or friends tell you not to worry and to take it with a grain of salt.
To take it with a grain of salt means to not take something too seriously. Sometimes, it is good to take things with a grain of salt because worrying too much can make us sick!
Actress Khloe Kardashian is constantly in the spotlight. She knows that she has to take her fame with a grain of salt. If she took everything people said about her seriously, she would go crazy!
What do you take with a grain of salt?
Examples
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“Sure, I’m honored to receive his praise, but I’ll take it with a grain of salt. He is my father, after all.”
“I’m sorry she yelled at you, but try to take it with a grain of salt. She’s having a bad day.”
“She always tries to take compliments with a grain of salt. She doesn’t want to get a big ego.”