above all . above all {adv. phr.} Of first or highest importance; most especially. Children need many things, but above all they need love. Syn.: FIRST AND LAST. Categories: add yours {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: A Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss