salt of the earth
Example Sentences
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“The people we cater to at these things are ... everyday people, salt of the earth people.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2025
Elliott is very familiar with playing tough, salt of the earth characters like cowboys.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
"It is true there are few of us here, but we call ourselves the salt of the earth because even a pinch of salt can add a lot of flavour to this town."
From Reuters ● Apr. 13, 2023
"That's how these people are. They're salt of the earth... That's what we're trying to save."
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2020
These were good people, common people; the salt of the earth; people whom I should count myself fortunate to know.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
