worth one's salt
The phrase "worth one's salt" refers to someone who is capable, competent, and deserving of respect in their field or profession. It originated from the Roman era when soldiers were paid with salt, which was a valuable commodity at the time. So, being "worth one's salt" implies that a person's skills or abilities are valuable and worthy of compensation or recognition.
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