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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The 25,000-plus ground lease co-op residents who call New York home come from all walks of life.
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Ron Kim, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
The poll was conducted just before Trump ordered National Guard troops to L.A.
Escobedo believes that ICE's widespread targeting, instead of focusing on undocumented criminals and public safety threats, is affecting Hispanics from all walks of life.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Today, Indonesia holds hundreds of competitions annually, drawing thousands of competitors from all walks of life, all hoping to win money and prestige with their champion crooners.
—Lindsey McGinnis, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025
Israelis from all walks of life have been called up to the reserves throughout the war, fueling frustration with the Haredi community’s exemption.
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Ron Kim, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
The poll was conducted just before Trump ordered National Guard troops to L.A.
Escobedo believes that ICE's widespread targeting, instead of focusing on undocumented criminals and public safety threats, is affecting Hispanics from all walks of life.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Today, Indonesia holds hundreds of competitions annually, drawing thousands of competitors from all walks of life, all hoping to win money and prestige with their champion crooners.
—Lindsey McGinnis, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025
Israelis from all walks of life have been called up to the reserves throughout the war, fueling frustration with the Haredi community’s exemption.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
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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 18 Jun. 2025.
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