walk of life
An occupation, role, social class, or lifestyle.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“People from every walk of life attended the concert.”
“The community center welcomes volunteers from all walks of life, whether they are doctors, students, or retirees.”
“The novel portrays characters from disparate walks of life — a banker, a farmer, and a street artist — whose paths unexpectedly converge during the war.”
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ball and Chalk
[Cockney slang]walk
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beg for one's life
To plead or make a desperate attempt to continue with what one has been doing.
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bread of life
Anything which is regarded as a source or inspiration of spiritual nourishment.
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bring back to life
To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.
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cake walk
Something extremely easy.
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cat and dog life
An unhappy married life marked by arguments and disagreements.
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change of life
Menopause.
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charmed life
A life in which one is always lucky and safe from danger.
Last updated August 10, 2026