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- any (one) worth (one's) salt
any (one) worth (one's) salt
any (one) worth (one's) salt
A person who warrants respect in a certain field or area. "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.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Winona | | wi-NON-ə (English) | English, Native American, Sioux |
Preston | | PRES-tən | English |
Nosson | | - | Yiddish |
CornÉ | | kawr-NAY | Dutch |
Quintus | | KWIN-tuws (Ancient Roman), KWIN-təs (English) | Ancient Roman |
Mchumba | | - | Eastern African, Swahili |