most interesting man in the world
Definition
A fictional advertising icon created for Dos Equis beer commercials, portrayed as an impeccably suave, worldly adventurer whose life brims with exotic exploits, profound wisdom, and effortless charisma.
Informally, any man whose experiences and personality are so captivating they eclipse everyone else's stories at the party.
Examples
Forget James Bond; the most interesting man in the world once arm-wrestled a bear and let it win to boost its self-esteem.
At the bar, everyone's tales pale when he starts: 'I am the most interesting man in the world, and my liver is writing its memoirs.'
He doesn't always drink beer, but when he does, he's the most interesting man in the world—proving even his exceptions are legendary.
Sharks have a week dedicated to him, because the most interesting man in the world makes jaws drop without trying.