Jordens salt — meaning in English
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English meaning
- salt of the earth noun phrase An ordinary, decent, dependable person who does good without fuss and can be counted on; used of people considered thoroughly worthy.
Senses
Jordens salt is used for these senses in English:
- salt of the earth (idiomatic) A person or group of people considered to represent the most decent and admirable parts of humanity.
salt of the earth — full definition
- noun phrase An ordinary, decent, dependable person who does good without fuss and can be counted on; used of people considered thoroughly worthy.
- adjective phrase Plain, honest and unpretentious, especially in a working-class way.