the salt of the earth
noun phrase
: a very good and honest person or group of people
These folks are the salt of the earth.
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Our target consumers are the salt of the earth.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
But her choice ultimately comes down to a question of authenticity; the rich author is a liar and a fake, while the pickle man is the salt of the earth.
—Jason Bailey, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
But her choice ultimately comes down to a question of authenticity; the rich author is a liar and a fake, while the pickle man is the salt of the earth.
—Jason Bailey, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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“The salt of the earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20salt%20of%20the%20earth. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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