Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
no-one-worth-their-salt-would-do-something
Idiomatic Expression
/nəʊ wʌn wərθ ðɛr sɔlt wʊd duː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that a person of value or competence would not engage in a particular action.
Examples
- No one worth their salt would betray a friend.
- In a professional setting, no one worth their salt would ignore such an important task.
- You’re thinking of him as a suitable candidate, but no one worth their salt would act that irresponsibly.
Meaning
It suggests that only those lacking in quality or integrity would undertake an action considered unworthy or unreasonable.
Synonyms
- Competent person
- Valuable individual
- Respectable person
