of all people

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—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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Women make up roughly 25 to 40% of all people who ride bikes globally, according to The European Physical Journal. — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 In fact, Charles had chosen Camilla—of all people—to become friendly with Diana and teach her about his ways. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 July 2026 The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ code of ethics includes a section requiring the treatment of all people with fairness and equity. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 In the national numbers, 13% of homeless people had landed in jail on charges for violent crimes, compared to 20% of all people booked. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for of all people

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“Of all people.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20all%20people. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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