all of the above

Idioms  

1. Also, none of the above. Each one (not any) of the above-named alternatives. For example, Have you decided to quit and announced your decision, or do you want to find another job first?—None of the above. These phrases originated as answers to a multiple-choice question on a test but are now also used colloquially, often as a form of avoiding a direct answer. They use above in the sense of “preceding,” a usage dating from the second half of the 1700s.

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Example Sentences

“Notably, none of the above issues relate to the company’s execution of its music business, and importantly, all of the above issues can be addressed in a merger transaction,” he added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The bank already finances all of the above and says it is ready to put more resources into the efforts, though the announcement is light on exact dollar commitments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Jessi Draper of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” is accusing her estranged second husband, Jordan Ngatikaura, of being involved in pretty much all of the above.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

But all of the above options risk having a limited effect.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Depending on who you talked to, he was an inventor, a scientist, a soldier, or even a lunatic—or maybe all of the above.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield