Puzzle #355 · May 22, 2026
above all
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Every day one two-word expression or compound word used in American English.
Above all means to prioritize something as most important—it's about hierarchy of values. The phrase appears constantly in ethics discussions, parenting advice, and business strategy. When someone says ‘above all, be kind’ or ‘above all else, do no harm,’ they're signaling that this principle supersedes everything else. The expression has been English for centuries, and its simplicity makes it effective for setting tone and expectation.
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- Puzzle #355 on May 22, 2026
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