of all things

Idioms  

1. From all the possibilities, as in I said I'd help in any way I can, and of all things they want me to handle publicity. This term, generally expressing surprise, was first recorded in 1925.

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Example Sentences

"His role was head coach of at least a couple of the men's boats and was the coordinator of all things Christ Church rowing," said one former student.

From BBC

"The government is not doing enough for our own people... of all things I believe in is that every child that goes to school the government should be seeing that every child should get at least one free meal a day and it shouldn't matter if there parents are working," he said.

From BBC

On television, he mostly played himself, which is to say versions of himself, on shows including “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and, of all things, “Hannah Montana,” with a few notable exceptions.

From Los Angeles Times

His father, Fred, was a quiet insurance executive but the young Stanley inherited a love of all things theatrical from his mother, who encouraged his early attempts at impressions and songs.

From BBC

Every episode begins with a snippet from, of all things, “Help!” as as if warning of storm clouds ahead, and not “All You Need Is Love” or “With a Little Help from My Friends.”

From Los Angeles Times