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.
- 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