SALT
Above the salt De categoría, de campanillas Although my father-in-las is above the salt, he treats his employees well Aunque mi suegro es de categoría, trata bien a sus empleados — “… sitting above the salt meant you were an important person.” Douglas M. Rife et al., Arts and Crafts Across the USA , 2005. US. Back to the salt mines Volver a la rutina (del trabajo), volver al tajo (al curro, laboro) As the vacation is over, I must go back to the salt mines Como se han acabado las vacaciones, tengo que volver a la rutina del trabajo — “… in about 15 minutes I was done and ready to go back to the salt mines.” The New York Post, March 18, 2024. US. Below the salt De baja estofa, de medio pelo, de poco más o menos At the company anual meeting, I felt I was seated below the salt Me sentí tratado como de medio pelo en la reunión anual de la empresa — “Camilla discovered in advance that she was to be placed not just below the salt, but in social Siberia.” The New Zealand Herald, Apri...