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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(woːk) verb1. (of people or animals) to (cause to) move on foot at a pace slower than running, never having both or all the feet off the ground at once. He walked across the room and sat down; How long will it take to walk to the station?; She walks her dog in the park every morning.
2. to travel on foot for pleasure. We're going walking in the hills for our holidays.
3. to move on foot along. It's dangerous to walk the streets of New York alone after dark.
noun1. (the distance covered during) an outing or journey on foot. She wants to go for / to take a walk; It's a long walk to the station.
2. a way or manner of walking. I recognised her walk.
3. a route for walking. There are many pleasant walks in this area.
ˈwalker noun a person who goes walking for pleasure. We met a party of walkers as we were going home.
ˌwalkie-ˈtalkie noun a portable two-way radio. The soldiers spoke to each other on the walkie-talkie.
ˈwalking-stick noun a stick used (especially as an aid to balance) when walking. The old lady has been using a walking-stick since she hurt her leg.
ˈwalkover noun an easy victory. It was a walkover! We won 8–nil.
ˈwalkway noun a path etc for pedestrians only.
walk all over (someone) to pay no respect to (a person's) rights, feelings etc. He'll walk all over you if you let him.
walk off with1. to win easily. He walked off with all the prizes at the school sports.
2. to steal. The thieves have walked off with my best silver and china.
walk of life a way of earning one's living; an occupation or profession. People from all walks of life went to the minister's funeral.
walk on air to feel extremely happy etc. She's walking on air since he asked her to marry him.
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