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walk of life

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walk of life
n. pl. walks of life
An occupation, profession, or social class: People from all walks of life supported the cause.
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Noun1.walk of lifewalk of life - careers in general; "it happens in all walks of life"
walk
calling, career, vocation - the particular occupation for which you are trained
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There are strong minds in every walk of life that will rise superior to the disadvantages of situation, and will command the tribute due to their merit, not only from the classes to which they particularly belong, but from the society in general.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
With that wealth, added to free lodging at one of the best clubs in London, perfect heath, a steadily-diminishing golf handicap, and a host of friends in every walk of life, Bill had felt that it would be absurd not to be happy and contented.
Uneasy Money by Wodehouse, Pelham Grenville View in context
Despite his prosaic appearance and generally practical walk of life, Father Brown was not without a certain streak of romance in his composition, though he generally kept his daydreams to himself, as many children do.
The Wisdom Of Father Brown by Chesterton, Gilbert K. View in context
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