They made a covenant of salt to stay friends forever.
covenant of salt
idiomA long-lasting agreement.
Origin
disputed originA Biblical reference, as in Leviticus: "every offering of your grain offering you shall season with salt; you shall not allow the salt of the covenant of your God to be lacking from your grain offering. With all your offerings you shall offer salt." ( he:T:13)
The two families signed a covenant of salt, ensuring their partnership would last for generations to come.
By entering into a covenant of salt, the rival nations sought to establish an unbreakable bond that would withstand the pressures of time and political change.
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Attic salt
Pointed and delicate wit.
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not worth salt
Worthless.
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old salt
A seasoned sailor, especially one who is hardy and forthright in manner.
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rub salt in someone's wounds
To make a painful situation even worse (even with the best of intentions).
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rub salt in the wound
To aggravate or exacerbate a physical or emotional injury.
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salt away
To save or preserve (especially money) for future use.
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salt in the wound
Something that increases someone's pain.
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salt of the earth
A person or group of people considered to represent the most decent and admirable parts of humanity.