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walk of life

Idioms  
  1. 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]


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“Millions of everyday Americans from every walk of life peacefully took to the streets and declared with one voice: No Kings,” the organization said on its website.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2025

Over the past two weeks Francis had done what he had always done, received visitors and met people from every walk of life.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2025

Anyone, in any walk of life, can be a fraud.

From Slate • Oct. 3, 2023

“And I think that most people from any walk of life would agree that honesty is a key principle that we just do not violate.”

From Washington Times • Aug. 23, 2023

They have found them in every walk of life and in every socioeconomic group.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

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