a person or group of people of great kindness, reliability, or honesty
Origin:
with biblical allusion to Matt 5:13
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the salt of the earth — see ↑salt, 1
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Main Entry: ↑earth
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: a very good and honest person or group of people
These folks are the salt of the earth.
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Main Entry: ↑salt
Useful english dictionary. 2012.