IELTS Speaking · Vocabulary
walk of life
idiom/ˌwɔːk əv ˈlaɪf/Band 7
Last updated 21 July 2026
In short
“walk of life” is a Band 7 idiom that means a person's occupation or position within society. Below you'll find its pronunciation, natural example sentences, synonyms and antonyms, and the collocations that help you use it accurately in the IELTS Speaking test.
Meaning
A person's occupation or position within society.
Example sentences
Natural, spoken examples at the level an examiner rewards.
- “The club welcomes people from all walks of life.”
- “You meet every walk of life in this job.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
backgroundsocial class
Collocations & common phrases
Word partners that make your usage sound natural — the difference between knowing a word and using it well.
Collocations
all walks of lifeevery walk of life
Common phrases
people from all walks of life
Related idioms
all walks of life
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Frequently asked questions
What does “walk of life” mean?
A person's occupation or position within society.
How do you use “walk of life” in a sentence?
For example: “The club welcomes people from all walks of life.”
What are some synonyms for “walk of life”?
Synonyms include background, social class.
Is “walk of life” good vocabulary for IELTS Speaking?
Yes. It is Band 7 vocabulary, and collocations such as all walks of life, every walk of life help you use it naturally. Reaching for precise, less common words like this is exactly what lifts your Lexical Resource score.
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