salt of the earth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A person or group of people considered to represent the most decent and admirable parts of humanity.

En-au-salt of the earth.ogg

salt of the earth

Calque of Ancient Greek τὸ ἅλας τῆς γῆς (tò hálas tês gês) in the Book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 13.

scum of the earth

down-to-earth earthy worth one's salt

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