all walks of life
idiom
variants
or every walk of life
—used to refer to people who have many different jobs or positions in society —usually used with from
People from all walks of life came to the carnival.
Thousands of worshippers from every walk of life joined together in prayer.
—sometimes used with of or in in U.S. EnglishChildren of every walk of life attend this school.
people in all walks of life
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But an ensemble piece was what was needed for a musical about people from all walks of life, in all manner of places, coming together and being met with kindness.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Those who can’t splurge in person can get in on the fun online starting with the Universal Bag, a versatile carry-all designed for fun-loving students of all walks of life.
—Air Mail, 30 Aug. 2025
Urging action Chinese women from all walks of life – students, lawyers and some performers – are now urging authorities to take action, warning that Mask Park is indicative of a much larger, more pervasive danger.
—Cnn Staff 20 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
The hybrid concept of wine bar, bookstore and coffee shop is unique to our area – a wide swath of people from all walks of life and interest are able to come and enjoy the space, almost like a choose your own adventure book.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Those who can’t splurge in person can get in on the fun online starting with the Universal Bag, a versatile carry-all designed for fun-loving students of all walks of life.
—Air Mail, 30 Aug. 2025
Urging action Chinese women from all walks of life – students, lawyers and some performers – are now urging authorities to take action, warning that Mask Park is indicative of a much larger, more pervasive danger.
—Cnn Staff 20 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
The hybrid concept of wine bar, bookstore and coffee shop is unique to our area – a wide swath of people from all walks of life and interest are able to come and enjoy the space, almost like a choose your own adventure book.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for all walks of life
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“All walks of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20walks%20of%20life. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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