| Idiom | the salt of the earth |
|---|---|
| Definition | a good person; reliable and honest |
| Examples | - You can trust him absolutely. His family is the salt of the earth. - I'm not sure I would believe everything she says - she's not exactly the salt of the earth. |
| Note | This expression comes from the bible. |
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