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of all things

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əv ˌɔːl ˈθɪŋz/

of all things means: Used to show surprise that this particular thing was chosen or happened.

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SURPRISING CHOICEB2

Used to show surprise that this particular thing was chosen or happened.

  • He bought a camel, of all things.
  • She chose boxing, of all things, as her new hobby.
  • They served cold soup, of all things, on a winter evening.

Similar words: surprisingly

Common phrases: of all things, something, of all things

ABOVE ALLC2

Used to show that something matters or is preferred more than anything else.

  • Of all things, she valued honesty.
  • He loved music of all things.
  • Of all things, I wanted peace.

Similar words: above all, especially

Common phrases: of all things, of all things, something

Questions about of all things

What does of all things mean?

Used to show surprise that this particular thing was chosen or happened.

What is of all things in other languages?

Türkçe: akla gelmeyecek şekilde · Español: entre todas las cosas · Français: de toutes les choses possibles · Deutsch: ausgerechnet · Italiano: fra tutte le cose · 日本語: よりによって

How do you pronounce of all things?

It is pronounced /əv ˌɔːl ˈθɪŋz/.

How do you use of all things in a sentence?

He bought a camel, of all things. She chose boxing, of all things, as her new hobby.

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