My father was also a good and honest person. People said he was the salt of the earth. He would never pour salt on a wound, or make someone feel worse about something that was already a painful experience. 我的父亲也是一个诚实善良的人.人们说他是the salt of the earth(好人,或社会中坚、栋梁).他绝不会pour salt on a wound(在别人的伤口上撒盐).
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