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parisa | 11:42 Tue 16th Oct 2007 | Phrases & Sayings
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meaning of he's not worth his salt
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Roman soldiers (and others) used to be paid in salt. (a daily requirement!) That's where our word "salary" comes from. If you're not worth your salt, you aren't worth your pay.
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