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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Philippe Myers, of all people, scored a highlight-reel goal to pull the Leafs within one in the third.
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Kevin Papetti, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Earlier in the day, Charles gave his annual Easter message, stressing the importance of love and the unity of all people irrespective of faith.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Per the Mayo Clinic, half of all people with ALS die within 18 months of diagnosis, but some live for 10 years after being diagnosed.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Axl Rose, of all people, stepped in to help AC/DC finish the tour, which seemed destined to be their final outing.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Papetti, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Earlier in the day, Charles gave his annual Easter message, stressing the importance of love and the unity of all people irrespective of faith.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Per the Mayo Clinic, half of all people with ALS die within 18 months of diagnosis, but some live for 10 years after being diagnosed.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Axl Rose, of all people, stepped in to help AC/DC finish the tour, which seemed destined to be their final outing.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Of all people.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20all%20people. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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