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. English

Children of every walk of life attend this school.

people in all walks of life

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As someone who has devoted the entirety of my adult life investing into people of all walks of life, there is certainly much to be discouraged about. —

Nick Hall, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024 The restaurant was known for its inclusive atmosphere, welcoming patrons from all walks of life, even those who enjoyed smoking. —

Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024 Ranging from all walks of life, each individual present shared a love for quality hair care and intentional community. —

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 See all Example Sentences for all walks of life

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