All walks of life (Idiom #7)

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Idiom: from all walks of life

Meaning: different types of people; from different levels of social achievement or position (professions, financial levels)

'from all walks of life' is the most common usage of the idiom. But there are quite a few variations which are in use.



Variations: from all different walks of life; from different walks of life; from every walk of life; from every single walk of life

Example sentences:

  • When you travel, you meet people from all walks of life.
  • In my work in the retail sector, I come across customers from all walks of life.

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Let's now look at a few examples of how this idiom can help you ace the IELTS Writing and Speaking tests.


If in part 1 of IELTS Speaking (General Training or Academic), the question you're asked is:

Why do you like your job?

you could say:

I think the primary reason I enjoy what I do is that I get to meet people from all walks of life. As a result, every single day is a unique experience; an adventure.

 

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If in part 2 of IELTS Speaking (General Training or Academic, the cue card you're given is:

 

Describe a celebrity who inspires you.

You should say:

                who this person is

                why this person is famous

                when you first got to know about this person

and explain why this person inspires you.


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this is how you can begin your answer:

I'm gonna talk about Keanu Reeves. He's a huge inspiration not only because he's a huge successful Hollywood star but also because he's the most down-to-earth, simple person one could meet. That's why people of all age groups and from all walks of life are his fans and look up to him.


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If you are asked this question in part 3 of IELTS Speaking (General Training or Academic) 

How has technology affected lifestyles since the past?

you could answer by saying: 

Well, technology has had a tremendous impact on every aspect of the lifestyle of people from every single walk of life. Technology has touched lives, oftentimes negatively, and changed the way we live altogether.


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This idiom can be used in writing too. For example if your essay question in IELTS Writing Task 2 is: 


Some say that music is simply a form of entertainment. Others say that it plays an important role in society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

 

you can use the following in the essay you write:


Music is an integral part of people from all walks of life. What is more, one’s musical taste is not dependent on their financial status, social standing, or professional achievements.


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On to a few life lessons which use the idiom 'all walks of life'. Quotable Quotes: 


The first one is by the founder of Medicine Hunter Chris Kilham in which he is saying that powerful people and successful people can be from any social standing or any financial background but what is same for them all is their energy, their vitality, the way they live their life.


Powerful people come from all walks of life and leave their mark upon the world in a variety of ways. But one thing is common to them all. They move through the world with pure vitality. It is as though all their switches have been turned on.

Chris Kilham

 

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In the next one, soccer player Hope Solo expresses her opinion about how today's time allow you to be yourself and not have to pretend to be someone you are not just to fit in.


There are so many different walks of life, so many different personalities in the world. And no longer do you have to be a chameleon and try and adapt to that environment – you can truly be yourself.

Hope Solo


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Here Indian actor Aamir Khan is talking about one of the perks of his profession is that he has got to meet different kinds of people.

 

The journey that I have undertaken, meeting people from all walks of life and learning from them, has been my biggest achievement.

Aamir Khan

 

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This quote by legendary footballer David Beckham in which he is making a point about how every single person, irrespective of what they do and who they are, should be treated with respect. Respect to David Beckham for saying this.


It’s so important to have manners and treat people from all walks of life the way they should be treated.

David Beckham


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