of all people
idiom
—used to emphasize that a specified person is the person one most or least expect to do or know something
You, of all people, should know the answer to this.
My best friend, of all people, betrayed me.
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Explain the meaning behind your flag: The outline of Abraham Lincoln symbolizes liberty, opportunity and the equality of all people.
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Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
But the biggest moment of the whole episode belongs to Colby, of all people, probably the most endearing and least offensive ranch hand (as well as the one Black character for most of the show).
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024
From there, the conflict escalates: Miguel jumps in to defend Robby and ends up fighting Axel, then Gunther, of all people, gets hit hard in the face and knocked to the floor.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
The Rangers actually possessed an ERA title qualifier (Dane Dunning, of all people), and used a mere 10 starting pitchers in the 2023 season.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
But the biggest moment of the whole episode belongs to Colby, of all people, probably the most endearing and least offensive ranch hand (as well as the one Black character for most of the show).
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024
From there, the conflict escalates: Miguel jumps in to defend Robby and ends up fighting Axel, then Gunther, of all people, gets hit hard in the face and knocked to the floor.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
The Rangers actually possessed an ERA title qualifier (Dane Dunning, of all people), and used a mere 10 starting pitchers in the 2023 season.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Of all people.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20all%20people. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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