How to Pronounce "the salt of the earth"
expression
thuh SAWLT uhv thuh URTH
thuh SOLT uhv thuh URTH
Definition
If you call someone 'the salt of the earth,' you mean they are very good, honest, and reliable people — the kind you trust and respect deeply.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsɔɫt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɝθ
British English
ðə, ði/ /sˈɒlt/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɜːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh SAWLT uhv thuh URTH
UK
thuh SOLT uhv thuh URTH
Listen in Context
My grandmother is the salt of the earth.
People in this small town are the salt of the earth.
He works hard every day and truly is the salt of the earth.
You can always count on her—she’s the salt of the earth.