Meaning of the word "above black there is no color, and above salt there is no savor" in English
What does "above black there is no color, and above salt there is no savor" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
above black there is no color, and above salt there is no savor
US /əˈbʌv blæk ðɛr ɪz noʊ ˈkʌlər, ænd əˈbʌv sɔlt ðɛr ɪz noʊ ˈseɪvər/
UK /əˈbʌv blæk ðeər ɪz nəʊ ˈkʌlə, ænd əˈbʌv sɔːlt ðeər ɪz nəʊ ˈseɪvə/
Phrase
A proverb suggesting that certain things represent the ultimate limit or peak of their kind, often used to imply that once a certain extreme is reached, nothing else can surpass it.
Example:
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In terms of intensity, above black there is no color, and above salt there is no savor.
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The old proverb says that above black there is no color, and above salt there is no savor to describe ultimate limits.