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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Example Sentences

He added: "My shows have always been about music, connection and shared experience, with audiences from all cultures and walks of life who are welcomed and respected."

From BBC

"With Woody's, it's all walks of life," he says.

From BBC

The continuous heavy rainfall - often coupled with high winds - in the north east corner of Scotland has affected many walks of life in recent weeks.

From BBC

The hike was part of California 175 — What Connects California?, a suite of free Zócalo events and essays, bringing together leaders and thinkers from all walks of life to envision California’s next 175 years.

From Los Angeles Times

While home births were once the province of counterculture hippies, Los Angeles doula Rebecca Richter said she’d been hearing from women of all walks of life “who desire more than the system is giving them.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• profession