My neighbor is the salt of the earth.
salt of the earth
idiomA person or group of people considered to represent the most decent and admirable parts of humanity.
Origin
disputed originCalque of Ancient Greek τὸ ἅλας τῆς γῆς (tò hálas tês gês) in the Book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 13.
She always helps anyone in need, so everyone in town agrees she is the salt of the earth.
Despite his immense wealth and influence, he remained humble and kind, proving himself to be the salt of the earth to all who knew him.
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Attic salt
Pointed and delicate wit.
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come down to earth
To be brought back to reality; to emerge from a daydream.
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cost the earth
To be a huge expense.
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covenant of salt
A long-lasting agreement.
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edge of the earth
A very remote place.
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go to the ends of the earth
To do everything possible to achieve something.
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God's green earth
The world.
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green in earth
Of a deceased person, recently buried.