any [judge etc.] worth salt



any [judge/lawyer/teacher etc.] worth their salt

any judge, lawyer, teacher etc. who is good at their job Any lawyer worth his salt should be aware of the latest changes in taxation. No judge worth her salt would attempt to influence the jury.
See also: any, salt, worth

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Damianus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Lucilleloo-SEELFrench, English
AnasztÁZ-Hungarian
QuintenKWIN-tən (English)English, Dutch
Matxin-Basque
Siorus-Welsh