of all things
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—used to emphasize that the thing one is referring to is the thing one would least expect
The coach is making the entire football team take, of all things, ballet classes.
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Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
NoMad London NoMad London is just steps from the Covent Garden Christmas Market, putting you in the center of all things festive.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
The celebration of all things outdoors and music will be held May 29-31 on Denver’s Auraria Campus.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025
Notably, Zannini said Italian companies remain at the heart of all things Cosmoprof.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Of all things.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20all%20things. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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