all walks of life

all walks of life

People of all ethnicities and socioeconomic classes. I love seeing all walks of life when I travel. As a social worker, I interact with all walks of life every day.
See also: all, life, of, walk
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

all walks of life

Fig. all social, economic, and ethnic groups. We saw people at the airport from all walks of life. The people who came to the street fair represented all walks of life.
See also: all, life, of, walk
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • cannot for the life of me/him/her/us/them
  • can't for the life of me
  • life
  • the love of (one's) life
  • not give a stuff
  • such is life
  • Such is life!
  • live out (the rest of) (one's) life
  • give (one's) life
  • live a life of
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This introduction to the intellectual treasures of Catholic culture offers an indispensable framework for students from all walks of life.
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Later, a walk was also held in the city in which people belonging to all walks of life participated.