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The salt of the earth

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The phrase implies deep admiration for someone's good qualities and morality. SlideAfter volunteering for years, Mark has shown he's truly the salt of the earth.
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Used to emphasize someone's goodness, it's not about the literal taste of salt. SlideThis community is full of people who are the salt of the earth.
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Figurative MeaningPlay
It's a metaphor for describing a person with great virtue and worth. SlideThe local baker, always giving to charity, is the salt of the earth.
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