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Asked by admin @ 10/11/2021 in English viewed by 384 People

Read this sentence from the article.

"I think it is vital to consider the scientific definition of life, however, and to take the recent excitement with a grain of salt." Explain the meaning of the phrase “with a grain of salt” as it is used in the sentence. Use details from the article to support your answer.

Answered by admin @ 10/11/2021

Answer:

The author wants the reader to not get too excited and to not get their hopes up.

Explanation:

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