above the salt — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  British Englishformalarchaic
  • Holding a position of social prominence or high status, originally referring to the place of honor at a dining table where the salt cellars were placed closer to the host.

  Examples

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  • In medieval times, guests who were seated above the salt were considered the most honored at the banquet.

    En la época medieval, los invitados que se sentaban por encima de la sal eran considerados los más honrados en el banquete.

  • During the formal dinner, the mayor was placed above the salt, signifying his high social status.

    Durante la cena formal, el alcalde fue colocado por encima de la sal, lo que significaba su alto estatus social.

  • The host carefully arranged the seating so that the elders sat above the salt, showing respect for their rank.

    El anfitrión organizó cuidadosamente los asientos para que los ancianos se sentaran por encima de la sal, mostrando respeto por su rango.

  • Understanding who sat above the salt at the table helps historians interpret social hierarchies of the past.

    Comprender quién se sentaba por encima de la sal en la mesa ayuda a los historiadores a interpretar las jerarquías sociales del pasado.