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Advisable ingredient when it comes to dubious statements (5,2,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pinch of salt

(Another definition for pinch of salt that I've seen is " Little seasoning to take with a tall story?".)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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