of all places

of all places

Being the least expected place compared to anywhere else. My parents are taking us to Louisiana, of all places. What the heck is there to do in Louisiana?
See also: all, of, place
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

of ˈall people/places/things

used to emphasize that the person/place/thing is the most or least likely in the circumstances: You of all people should be sympathetic, having just had a similar accident yourself. If it’s a rest they need, then why go to New York of all places?
See also: all, of, people, place, thing
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a heck of a
  • heck of a
  • po' boy
  • poor boy
  • get anywhere
  • get somewhere/anywhere/nowhere
  • have hung up and salted
  • heck of a lot of
  • what the heck
  • What the heck!
References in classic literature
Clements, I had thought it the strangest and most unaccountable of all places for Sir Percival to select for a clandestine meeting with the clerk's wife.
The Woman in White