He is the kindest person as ever trod shoe-leather.
as ever trod shoe-leather
idiomAs ever existed or lived.
Origin
disputed originTreading shoe-leather refers to walking, in the sense of “walking on this earth”.
She is as honest a politician as ever trod shoe-leather, which makes her very popular with voters.
The old captain was as brave a sailor as ever trod shoe-leather, having survived countless storms on the open sea.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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if the shoe fits
Ellipsis of if the shoe fits, wear it.
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if the shoe fits, wear it
If a description fits, it is probably the case; if an insult accurately describes you, you must bear it; if you take offence at an insult that was only implicitly directed at you, you admit the insult is true enough to be recognizable.
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leather working
The technology of making products from leather.
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pebble in one's shoe
A small and bothersome issue that may worsen over time.
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put the same shoe on every foot
To attempt to apply a single solution to different problems.
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slap leather
To make a quick motion to draw one's handgun from its holster, especially in a duel in the Old West.
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soft shoe
A speech, explanation, sales pitch, or other set of remarks delivered in a restrained or conciliatory manner in order to persuade, distract, or otherwise influence someone.