of all things

phrase

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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The duo, industry veterans and former colleagues at Variety, will bring their deep knowledge and expertise of all things Hollywood to deliver up-to-the-minute commentary on TV’s biggest party. Variety Staff, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 Tiki Oasis is a light-hearted, fun celebration of all things Tiki. Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026 The town is also locally known for its cheerful embrace of all things Christmas as well. Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 On this week’s Little Gold Men, Dippold reflects on the success of Widow’s Bay—which is currently up for 19 Emmy awards, including best comedy—the defining features of a comedy, her career thus far, and the internet’s love of all things Patricia. John Ross, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of all things

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“Of all things.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20all%20things. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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