all walks of life — people from every part of society and every type of background
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: people from every part of society and every type of background
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːl wɔːks əv laɪf/
Example Sentences
- The dating app was so popular that it attracted users from all walks of life - even my grandmother found her boyfriend there!
- The conference brought together experts from all walks of life to discuss climate change solutions.
- Social media has connected people from all walks of life, though sometimes we wish it hadn't.
all walks of life
NOUN[/ɔːl wɔːks əv laɪf/]
people from every part of society and every type of background
People from all walks of life gathered at the town festival to celebrate together.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase derives from Old English 'wealcan' (to walk, roll), which originally meant the physical act of moving on foot. By the 14th century, 'walk' developed a figurative meaning referring to one's manner of life, profession, or social position, conceptualized as a path one travels through life.
Breakdown
walk (to proceed along a path) + of life (pertaining to one's existence and circumstances) = the various paths or stations in life that different people occupy, particularly relating to their professions and social roles.
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📝Examples
“The dating app was so popular that it attracted users from all walks of life - even my grandmother found her boyfriend there!”
“The conference brought together experts from all walks of life to discuss climate change solutions.”
“Social media has connected people from all walks of life, though sometimes we wish it hadn't.”
“The community garden project involved volunteers from all walks of life working together.”
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