Today's English 22-1-2017

The phrases I would like to share with you today are in the following sentences:
1. Any English teacher worth his salt won’t speak like this.
2. Our boss is really an alpha male.
The phrase “worth one’s salt” means “good at one’s job", capable of, efficient, deserving respect and worth one’s pay.
Example sentences:
1. He’s not worth his salt. Send him home.
2. Any principal worth his salt would solve this problem. Why can’t he?
The second phrase “alpha male" refers to “someone who is the most successful and powerful one, being in charge of others" It also stands for one who assumes a dominant role in a group.
More examples:
1. The president of our association, Mr. Muthukumar is really an alpha male.
2. He’s undoubtedly an alpha male in our group.