The salt of the earth

phrase

Someone who is very good, kind, and honest.

My grandmother is the salt of the earth, she is always there to help anyone in need.
Visual representation of "the salt of the earth" - Someone who is very good, kind, and honest

Often appears as...

  • she is the salt of the earth
  • he is the salt of the earth

Usage tips

Approving

Idiomatic

phrase

Someone who is very good, kind, and honest.

My grandmother is the salt of the earth, she is always there to help anyone in need.
Visual representation of "the salt of the earth" - Someone who is very good, kind, and honest

Often appears as...

  • she is the salt of the earth
  • he is the salt of the earth

Usage tips

Approving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "the salt of the earth"
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Positive Connotation

The phrase implies deep admiration for someone's good qualities and morality.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
After volunteering for years, Mark has shown he's truly the salt of the earth.
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Idiomatic Usage

Used to emphasize someone's goodness, it's not about the literal taste of salt.

Illustration for Idiomatic Usage
This community is full of people who are the salt of the earth.
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Figurative Meaning

It's a metaphor for describing a person with great virtue and worth.

Illustration for Figurative Meaning
The local baker, always giving to charity, is the salt of the earth.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Connotation

The phrase implies deep admiration for someone's good qualities and morality.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
After volunteering for years, Mark has shown he's truly the salt of the earth.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Idiomatic Usage

Used to emphasize someone's goodness, it's not about the literal taste of salt.

Illustration for Idiomatic Usage
This community is full of people who are the salt of the earth.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Figurative Meaning

It's a metaphor for describing a person with great virtue and worth.

Illustration for Figurative Meaning
The local baker, always giving to charity, is the salt of the earth.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Connotation

The phrase implies deep admiration for someone's good qualities and morality.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
After volunteering for years, Mark has shown he's truly the salt of the earth.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Idiomatic Usage

Used to emphasize someone's goodness, it's not about the literal taste of salt.

Illustration for Idiomatic Usage
This community is full of people who are the salt of the earth.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Figurative Meaning

It's a metaphor for describing a person with great virtue and worth.

Illustration for Figurative Meaning
The local baker, always giving to charity, is the salt of the earth.
Visual representation of the word "The salt of the earth"

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