none of the above

none of the above

None of the items or options previously listed. While this phrase is often said in casual conversation, it is also used as an answer on multiple choice tests. A: "What do you want on your pizza? Pepperoni? Sausage? Mushrooms?" B: "None of the above, actually. I like olives."

See also: above, none, of

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none of the above

see under all of the above.

See also: above, none, of

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