any (one) worth (one's) salt

any (one) worth (one's) salt

A person who warrants respect in a certain field or area, typically because they do their job well. "Any" is typically followed by a particular profession or title. Any teacher worth their salt should be able to inspire their students. Any doctor worth her salt is able to diagnose conditions accurately.
See also: any, salt, worth
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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  • keel over
  • young man
  • walk it off
  • walk off
  • raise (some/a few) eyebrows
  • raise some eyebrows
  • cause eyebrows to raise and cause some raised eyebrows
  • cause raised eyebrows
  • cause some raised eyebrows
  • eyebrow