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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Ranging from all walks of life, each individual present shared a love for quality hair care and intentional community.
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Cierra Black, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
There’s no experience more Singaporean than having a meal at a hawker center, where locals from all walks of life go for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between.
—Audrey Phoon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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This unique park welcomes visitors from all walks of life to experience the various mountaintop attractions, including the world’s largest display of the Ten Commandments, which stands 30 feet tall and 50 feet wide atop a sloped hill.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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Cierra Black, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
There’s no experience more Singaporean than having a meal at a hawker center, where locals from all walks of life go for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between.
—Audrey Phoon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
DeFi’s appeal lies in its promise of transparency, flexibility, and inclusivity, giving people from all walks of life the chance to engage in markets traditionally dominated by institutions.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
This unique park welcomes visitors from all walks of life to experience the various mountaintop attractions, including the world’s largest display of the Ten Commandments, which stands 30 feet tall and 50 feet wide atop a sloped hill.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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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 15 Dec. 2024.
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