any (one) worth (one's) salt

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any (one) worth (one's) salt

A person who warrants respect in a certain field or area, typically because they do their job well. "Any" is typically followed by a particular profession or title. Any teacher worth his salt is able to inspire his students. Any doctor worth her salt is able to diagnose conditions accurately.
See also: any, salt, worth
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He ruffled some feathers among his fellow Republicans, as anyone worth his salt tends to do.
For the public good; Arthur Chase exemplified best in politics
At the start of the book,Nicky says: ``We were the boys, we were always the boys and anyone worth his salt and honest enough to admit it knew that we were the boys''.
MY LIFE AS A `LITTLE FOOTBALL HOOLIGAN' PADDY SHENNAN speaks to the author of a controversial new book
We wouldn't get anyone worth his salt until it's clear who was going to be the new owner," Jones said.
Tote shock as Heaton quits over HQ move to Wigan
As anyone worth his salt in the PR business will tell you, contacts are very important, but having them doesn't guarantee that they'll buy every story you give them.
Public relations for real estate: a view from the outside looking in
He's a class horse and the sort anyone worth his salt would want to ride.
Fitzgerald set to ride Tiutchev at Sandown
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