What is the meaning of the Latin phrase "cum grano salis"?

Correct answer: With a grain of salt

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Player #1065361
Player #1065361
FatPanda2408, absolutely, this saying is my philosophy always. It keeps me focused on the real truth and not get swept up in false news, crap on social media and uneducated quips from people who quote the’National Inquirer’
Player #36806709
Player #36806709
The English word 'salary' also stems from this as soldiers were paid in salt.
Player #26129643
Player #26129643
Not so sure about the Latin "addito salis grano." First of all, I would not expect the English-sounding verb "addo" or its derivatives, but the imperative form would likely be "adde." The word "grano" is even more suspect; the nominative case is "granum," a second declension word where the accusative (='object') is the same.
Chris_wez26
Chris_wez26
jude, Latin. Not Greek!!
mc
mc
veni, vidi vinci. but alas I failed this question. sono scemo
Leebo13
Leebo13
Player #36806709, sorry to say, but that's a misconception.