How to Pronounce "every walk of life"
expression
EV-ree WAWK uhv LYFE
EV-ree WAWK ov LYFE
Definition
People from every walk of life come from different backgrounds, professions, or social groups. It means all kinds of people, regardless of their jobs, status, or lifestyles.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛvɝi/, /ˈɛvɹi/ /ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɫaɪf
British English
ˈɛvɹi/ /wˈɔːk/ /ˈɒv/ /lˈaɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EV-ree WAWK uhv LYFE
UK
EV-ree WAWK ov LYFE
Listen in Context
People from every walk of life attended the festival.
The new law affects citizens from every walk of life.
Doctors, teachers, and artists all come from every walk of life.
At the fundraiser, you could meet people from every walk of life.