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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People from all walks of life depend on Medicaid: 39% of children depend on Medicaid.
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Dr. James W. Cox-Chapman, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025
The courts, known as a friendly spot for pickup games, have fostered an atmosphere of camaraderie among players of all ages and from all walks of life.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2025
At his matchmaking business, Mason helps special cases from all walks of life connect with their perfect partner.
—Peter White, Deadline, 5 May 2025
The mismatched pair’s adventure takes them all over the city, from basketball courts to Central Park, conquering obstacles and meeting shoes from all walks of life.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
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Dr. James W. Cox-Chapman, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025
The courts, known as a friendly spot for pickup games, have fostered an atmosphere of camaraderie among players of all ages and from all walks of life.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2025
At his matchmaking business, Mason helps special cases from all walks of life connect with their perfect partner.
—Peter White, Deadline, 5 May 2025
The mismatched pair’s adventure takes them all over the city, from basketball courts to Central Park, conquering obstacles and meeting shoes from all walks of life.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Apr. 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 25 May. 2025.
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