walk of life

Idioms and Phrases

A trade, profession, or occupation, as in He'll do well in whatever walk of life he chooses . This expression uses walk in the sense of “line of work.” [c. 1800]

Example Sentences

They hail from all walks of life: among them are a fireman, a carpenter, a nurse and a journalist.

From BBC

She added: “It is quite emotional looking and seeing the amount and type of people from every walk of life and every hobby – and they have all come down for one cause.”

From BBC

The cast is drawn from all walks of life: there are experienced actors, models-turned-actors, a fireman and an aerospace engineer.

From Los Angeles Times

“Everybody drifted off to other walks of life, but the main thing is that everyone is still alive and healthy,” Bizzle says.

From BBC

Those behind National Adoption Week said they were encouraging people from all walks of life to consider welcoming a child, adding there was no such thing as a "normal" family.

From BBC

Related Words

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