of all
The phrase "of all" is commonly used in English to emphasize surprise, unexpectedness, or to intensify superlative statements.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Used to express surprise or unexpectedness about a specific person, thing, or place.
Example
- You, of all people, should understand why this is important.
- Why did my car break down now, of all times?
B2Superlative Statements
(informal)Used to intensify the superlative form of adjectives.
Example
- He was the greatest of all the musicians.
- Best of all was the surprise party they threw for me.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "of all":
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