Colonial Expressions: Why Do We Say That? Episode 5: Worth Your Salt

In this video short, Candiss explains the origin of the expression "Worth Your Salt." Today it "means you're competent and deserve what you're earning." Find out why your worth was measured in salt.

Candiss Cowan presents this series of video shorts on the origin of Colonial expressions.

In this video short, Candiss explains the origin of the expression “Worth Your Salt.” Today it “means you’re competent and deserve what you’re earning.” Find out why your worth was measured in salt.

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