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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There’s one called Grok that’s designed — by Grimes of all people — for ages 3 and up.
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Anna North, Vox, 22 May 2025
On the first possession of the final frame, Edwards held the ball 28 feet away from the hoop with Doncic, of all people, directly in front of him.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 May 2025
The Jets left Rantanen, of all people, all alone just a minute into the third period, free to attack Hellebuyck from the right wing and into the slot.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 17 May 2025
And of all people, the Cardinals elected him to lead 1.4 billion Catholics around the globe.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Anna North, Vox, 22 May 2025
On the first possession of the final frame, Edwards held the ball 28 feet away from the hoop with Doncic, of all people, directly in front of him.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 May 2025
The Jets left Rantanen, of all people, all alone just a minute into the third period, free to attack Hellebuyck from the right wing and into the slot.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 17 May 2025
And of all people, the Cardinals elected him to lead 1.4 billion Catholics around the globe.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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“Of all people.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20all%20people. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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