salt of the earth

a common hard working man or person.

The farmer that loved his land but barely fed his family was the salt of the Earth.

by sarah January 2, 2004

salt of the earth

Jes' folks; the 36 saints who uphold the world; ordinary people. See the song by the Rolling Stones. Origin in the New Testament.

Say a prayer for the hard-working people. Say a prayer for the salt of the earth.

by octopod November 30, 2003

Salt of the Earth

When a penis-yielding man or person emits cum onto the ground outside.

"Watch out, there's some salt of the earth where you're about to walk"

by saltoftheearth November 16, 2011

Salt of the Earth

Scott Pilgrim

Kim: Scott Pilgrim, you are the salt of the Earth.

by PurpFr January 3, 2026