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All walks of life
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01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
Many different social backgrounds, occupations and ways of living.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- The community choir welcomes people from all walks of life.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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Complete the example using the expression from this lesson.
The community choir welcomes people from ________.
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All walks of life — Many different social backgrounds, occupations and ways of living.
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Many different social backgrounds, occupations and ways of living.
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When to use it
Use it when describing a varied group of people. It suits conversation, community writing and workplace discussion.
More examples in context
- Our volunteers come from all walks of life and bring different experiences.
- The workshop brought together learners from all walks of life.
Usage note
The usual pattern is “people from all walks of life.” It emphasises variety, not a literal claim that every possible background is represented.
A short conversation
A: Do I need to work in education to join the reading project?
B: No. People from all walks of life take part.
A: I would like to find out more.
One more practice question
What does a group from all walks of life include?
A. Only people from one identical background and occupation.
B. People with varied backgrounds and occupations.
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B. The expression highlights social and experiential variety.
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