of all

preposition
UK: /ɒv ɔːl/
US: /ʌv ɔːl/

  1. Considering everything; despite everything else.

    1. Of all my problems, this is the easiest to solve. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is, of all the people I know, the most understanding and kind despite her personal struggles. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

considering
of all idiom

  1. Used to emphasize a feeling, often surprise or disbelief.

    1. Of all things, I lost my keys again. [ ] [ ]
    2. Of all the nerve, he shows up late and then complains about the service here in restaurant. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "of all" is /ɒv ɔːl/ in British English and /ʌv ɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "of all": considering.

Example usage of "of all": "Of all my problems, this is the easiest to solve.". More examples on the page.