that ever walked on two legs
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Meaning · English
someone considered to be the best or most capable
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
ai đó được coi là tốt nhất hoặc có khả năng nhất
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Literally: a person with two legs
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
He's the finest musician that ever walked on two legs.
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “that ever walked on two legs” mean?
someone considered to be the best or most capable Literally: a person with two legs
Is “that ever walked on two legs” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.