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Mettre son grain de sel

Literally 'to put in one's grain of salt,' it describes someone giving their opinion without being asked. It often carries a slightly negative connotation of interference.

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Examples in context

Il doit toujours mettre son grain de sel partout.

He always has to put his two cents in everywhere.

Je donne mon avis sans mettre mon grain de sel.

I give my opinion without interfering.

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