Deserving of one's wages; a good and capable employee. Alludes to the ancient Roman practice of paying soldiers partly in salt.
Examples:
- Paul's done a fine job so far; he's really worth his salt.
Origin: Mid-1800s
Deserving of one's wages; a good and capable employee. Alludes to the ancient Roman practice of paying soldiers partly in salt.
Examples:
Origin: Mid-1800s