salt of the earth
Example Sentences
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“The people we cater to at these things are ... everyday people, salt of the earth people.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025
Elliott is very familiar with playing tough, salt of the earth characters like cowboys.
From Washington Times • Jun. 22, 2023
"It is true there are few of us here, but we call ourselves the salt of the earth because even a pinch of salt can add a lot of flavour to this town."
From Reuters • Apr. 13, 2023
The energy in Liverpool, it's just salt of the earth people.
From BBC • Sep. 22, 2022
Unfortunately for cosmic justice, many gifted writers are scoundrels, and many inept ones are the salt of the earth.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
