How to Pronounce "worth your salt"
expression
WURTH yor SAWLT
WURTH yaw SAWLT
Definition
If someone is 'worth your salt,' it means they are good at their job or deserve respect because they do their work well.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝθ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsɔɫt
British English
wˈɜːθ/ /jˈɔː/ /sˈɒlt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURTH yor SAWLT
UK
WURTH yaw SAWLT
Listen in Context
Any teacher worth your salt cares about their students.
A doctor worth your salt would not ignore these symptoms.
No chef worth your salt uses old ingredients.
If he’s worth your salt as a friend, he’ll help you when you’re in trouble.