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
MarlÈNe-French
Aleksyahl-EK-siPolish
Lani-Hawaiian
Neifion-Welsh
Wenonahwə-NON-əEnglish (Rare)
Zaman-Arabic, Urdu