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The meaning of the English word "salt" and how you use it

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salt
(noun) (uncount.) a white crystalline substance commonly used for seasoning food
Sami

Sami

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Sami is a native French speaker, French-English translator and localizer originally from Paris. He studied English literature in Istanbul, Turkey, before working in translation and traveling full-time.
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Please pass the salt .
Is there salt on the table ?
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Money-Saving Tricks to Do at Home
half a cup of salt and half a cup of lemon juice , you're well on your way to dishwashing freedom .
Secrets of Toothpaste
The world 's oldest surviving formula is Egyptian and it was made from mint flowers , salt and pepper .
How to Make a Chocolate Shell for Frozen Treats
and I 'm going to add a generous pinch of salt .
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salt water
(noun) any water containing dissolved salt as that of the ocean and of certain seas and lakes
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Sami

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Sami is a native French speaker, French-English translator and localizer originally from Paris. He studied English literature in Istanbul, Turkey, before working in translation and traveling full-time.
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People can't drink salt water .
It's easier to float in salt water .
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How Big Is the Ocean?
under a body of salt water over a 132 kilometers tall , a height well beyond the reach of the highest clouds
Learn About Penguins!
Penguins can drink salt water thanks to a gland that helps filter the salt out .
Surviving on an Island
Former Navy Seal Clint Emerson says , you need two containers to convert salt water to fresh .
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take...with...a...grain...of...salt
(idiom) to view something with skepticism, or to not take it literally
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Yeonji Nam

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Yeonji is a native Korean speaker and has worked for over 10 years as a Korean teacher, translator, and creator of Korean language learning material. She is enthusiastic about learning languages and different cultures. She holds JLPT 1 and hanja (Chinese characters used in Korean) certifications.
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Just take his advice with a grain of salt .
I decided to take it with a grain of salt .
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Cause vs. Correlation
you might want to take this study with a grain of salt .
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is...throwing...salt...in...game
(idiom) (informal) (present continuous) (he / she / it) to try to interfere with someone's romantic interest very informal

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He is throwing salt in my game .
I really like Jessica , but my friend is throwing salt in my game .
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're...throwing...salt...into...game
(idiom) (informal) (present continuous) (we / you / they) to try to interfere with someone's romantic interest very informal

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They 're throwing salt into my game .
I really like Jessica , but they 're throwing salt into my game .
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