salt of the earth, the

the salt of the earth

A person or group that is regarded as genuine, unpretentious, and morally sound. This phrase is typically complimentary. Don't worry, even with all his success, Robert is still the salt of the earth. He donates most of his salary to charity and volunteers weekly at the hospital.

See also: earth, of, salt

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

salt of the earth

Fig. the most worthy of people; a very good or worthy person. (A biblical reference, Matthew 5:13.) Mrs. Jones is the salt of the earth. She is the first to help anyone in trouble. Frank's mother is the salt of the earth. She has five children of her own and yet fosters three others.

See also: earth, of, salt

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

salt of the earth, the

The best or noblest of their kind, as in These campers are the salt of the earth. This metaphoric term was used by Jesus for those who were persecuted for being loyal to him (Matthew 5:13) and has been repeated ever since.

the salt of the earth

If you describe someone as the salt of the earth, you mean that they are ordinary, honest and reliable and good. Previously, footballers were seen as working-class heroes, the salt of the earth. She's very good-hearted, the salt of the earth — as Liverpool people are. Note: Salt-of-the-earth can be used before a noun. Most of the people there are salt-of-the-earth, good, working-class people striving to improve themselves. Note: This comes from the Bible, when Jesus is talking to His disciples: `Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted?' (Matthew 5:13)

See also: earth, of, salt

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

the salt of the earth

a person or group of people of great kindness, reliability, or honesty.

This phrase comes from Matthew 5:13: ‘Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted?’

See also: earth, of, salt

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

the salt of the ˈearth

a very good and honest person that you can always depend on: Tim’s the salt of the earth — he’d do anything he can for you. OPPOSITE: the scum of the earthThis expression comes from the Bible.

See also: earth, of, salt

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

salt of the earth

1. A person or group considered as embodying simplicity and moral integrity.

2. Archaic A person or group considered the best or most worthy part of society.

See also: earth, of, salt

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

salt of the earth, the

An individual or group of people considered to be the best or noblest of the kind. Salt has long been considered a valuable commodity, and this metaphor dates from biblical times. According to the Gospel of Matthew (5:13), Jesus told those who were persecuted for their loyalty to him, “Ye are the salt of the earth.” The term has been so used ever since.

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释义	salt of the earth, the the salt of the earth A person or group that is regarded as genuine, unpretentious, and morally sound. This phrase is typically complimentary. Don't worry, even with all his success, Robert is still the salt of the earth. He donates most of his salary to charity and volunteers weekly at the hospital. See also: earth, of, salt Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. salt of the earth Fig. the most worthy of people; a very good or worthy person. (A biblical reference, Matthew 5:13.) Mrs. Jones is the salt of the earth. She is the first to help anyone in trouble. Frank's mother is the salt of the earth. She has five children of her own and yet fosters three others. See also: earth, of, salt McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. salt of the earth, the The best or noblest of their kind, as in These campers are the salt of the earth. This metaphoric term was used by Jesus for those who were persecuted for being loyal to him (Matthew 5:13) and has been repeated ever since. See also: of, salt The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. the salt of the earth If you describe someone as the salt of the earth, you mean that they are ordinary, honest and reliable and good. Previously, footballers were seen as working-class heroes, the salt of the earth. She's very good-hearted, the salt of the earth — as Liverpool people are. Note: Salt-of-the-earth can be used before a noun. Most of the people there are salt-of-the-earth, good, working-class people striving to improve themselves. Note: This comes from the Bible, when Jesus is talking to His disciples: `Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted?' (Matthew 5:13) See also: earth, of, salt Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. the salt of the earth a person or group of people of great kindness, reliability, or honesty. This phrase comes from Matthew 5:13: ‘Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted?’ See also: earth, of, salt Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary the salt of the ˈearth a very good and honest person that you can always depend on: Tim’s the salt of the earth — he’d do anything he can for you. OPPOSITE: the scum of the earthThis expression comes from the Bible. See also: earth, of, salt Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary salt of the earth 1. A person or group considered as embodying simplicity and moral integrity. 2. Archaic A person or group considered the best or most worthy part of society. See also: earth, of, salt American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. salt of the earth, the An individual or group of people considered to be the best or noblest of the kind. Salt has long been considered a valuable commodity, and this metaphor dates from biblical times. According to the Gospel of Matthew (5:13), Jesus told those who were persecuted for their loyalty to him, “Ye are the salt of the earth.” The term has been so used ever since. See also: of, salt The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: salt of the earth the salt of the earth lex dubia non obligat a penny for them be on the straight and narrow keep on the straight and narrow keep to the straight and narrow keep to, stay on, etc. the straight and narrow stay on the straight and narrow stay to the straight and narrow References in periodicals archive For the past ten years Vicky, aged 63, has been a major fundraiser for Salt of the Earth, the UK charity which works with people living in 450 villages in Tamil Nadu, an arid region south of the Bay of Bengal. Vicky is Salt of the Earth If the genre produced few pictures that stand up over time, it did allow for some gripping dramas, such as Lumet's Fail Safe, and some striking moments of refreshingly unabashed agitprop, such as Salt of the Earth, the banned 1954 union film calling on the workers of the New World to unite. Shoot the messenger: Hollywood calls Western Union again
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