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

Examples of all walks of life in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But regardless of the night's crowd, there is one thing that guests from all walks of life agree upon: french fries. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2024 The show continues to build on its growing popularity by promoting a positive family dynamic that resonates with viewers from all walks of life. Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Aug. 2024 Bar-goers from all walks of life will appreciate the main draw here: inventive cocktails, made with quality spirits and featuring ingredients from around the world. John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024 Entertainment: The Kentucky State Fair attracts people from all walks of life, but one thing everyone enjoys is the food. Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 13 Aug. 2024 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. 2024.

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