EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVR LINING and TAKE SOMETHING WITH A PINCH (GRAIN) OF SALT

From Sampath’s Desk:

EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING and TAKE SOMETHING WITH A PINCH (GRAIN) OF SALT:

 

EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING:

 

Meaning:

 

Maybe, there is something good in every bad situation – a difficult or sad situation may also have a hopeful aspect even though it may not be immediately apparent – every difficult or unpleasant situation may have some advantage too – every negative occurrence may have a positive aspect also – some benefit can always be derived from a bad thing that happens – perhaps there is something good in everything that’s bad

 

Example sentences:

 

I know you are upset about not getting the lead in the school play, but just keep in mind that EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING. Keep patience for the time being.

 

I found a new job after losing my last one and I like this one more; you see, Every Cloud Does Have A Silver Lining.

 

Father advised his dejected son, “Don’t worry about not making the expected grade in your studies despite your hard work. EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING. I am sure you will make it and even excel next time.”

 

Even though he had lost the match, he had gained in experience and now has more confidence than ever before. After all, EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING.

 

TAKE SOMETHING WITH A PINCH (GRAIN) OF SALT:

 

Meaning:

 

Not to completely believe something that you are told because you think it is unlikely to be true – something told should not be relied on because it may not be accurate  – to doubt the truth or value of something – to consider or evaluate something, such as a statement, while keeping in mind that it may not be completely perfect typically due to the unreliability of the source

 

 

Example sentences:

 

 

You have to TAKE EVERYTHING HE SAYS WITH A PINCH OF SALT because he tends to always exaggerate.

 

If I were you, I would TAKE HIS ADVICE WITH A PINCH OF SALT.

 

You have to TAKE MOST THINGS ‘X’ SAYS WITH A PINCH OF SALT given his loose talks without verifying the truth.

 

Before elections, almost all political parties make a lot of promises. But they are best TAKEN WITH A GRAIN OF SALT.

 

I have read his self-boasting statement of achievements, but I TAKE IT WITH A GRAIN OF SALT.

 

This piece of news appears to be a blown up account of what had actually happened. It deserves TO BE TAKEN WITH A PINCH OF SALT.

 

 

Proverb:

 

வருணன் சிலரை வகுத்துப் பெய்யுமோ?

Will clouds shower on a select few?

 

(R.SAMPATH)

13/1/2021