Above/Among all bugs--Which is correct?

[z7655431]

"Above all bugs, my sister detests millipedes the most because they are so disgusting." (100個一定要會的英文字根)

What does "above all bugs" mean? Is it incorrect? I think it should be revised to "among all bugs." Am I right?

 

[teechar]

It's not right, and it suggests that the speaker's sister is a bug!
I would say: "My sister detests millipedes, out of all bugs, because they are so disgusting".
Just for the record, I have nothing against millipedes, centipedes or other such creatures. I think they're great, in fact.

 

[tedmc]

The "out" can be omitted, can't it?

 

[teechar]

I'd leave it there.

 

[SoothingDave]

"Above all other bugs" is possible, too.

 

[tedmc]

I'd leave it there.

There is a previous thread on this forum which says it is okay either way.

https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/threads/259519-quot-of-quot-vs-quot-out-of-quot

 

[Tarheel]

Perhaps:

My sister hates bugs. She hates millipedes the most.