worth one's salt adj. phr. Being a good worker, or a productive person; worth what you cost.
Mr. Brown showed that he was worth his salt as a salesman when he got the highest sales record for the year. ■ Often used with "not" or "hardly".
When the basketball team did so poorly, people felt that the coach was hardly worth his salt. Compare: PAY ONE'S WAY
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