walk
verb [ I or T ]
uk/wɔːk/ uswalk all over sb informal
to treat someone badly:
The unions accused management of walking all over their staff.
walk off the job US
to stop working because you are angry or unhappy about something:
Autoworkers walked off the job after the unions failed to reach an agreement over pay.
walk the plank informal
to be forced to leave your job because of something bad you have done:
The expenses scandal gave several ministers no option but to walk the plank.
walk the talk informal
to do the things you have said you would do, especially when you reach a position of power:
Business groups are waiting to see if the incoming Governor will walk the talk on promises to boost the state's economy.
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talk the talk
walk the walk informal
to do the things you have planned and promised to do:
The country has yet to see whether the new leader can walk the walk.
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talk the talk
Phrasal verbs
walk into sth
walk out
walk out on sth
walk
noun [ C ]
uk/wɔːk/ us walk of life
used to refer to the job you do or the part of society you belong to:
We employ people from all walks of life.