road of life—said of the general course of a person’s life:
- His past experiences seem to be serving him well, as he continues to travel along the road of life.
way of life—mode of living or acting:
- Changes have begun to occur in all areas of their way of life as a result of sustained contact with the outside world.
Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase walk of life—a profession, occupation, or position in society:
- It is rare to meet someone so young who had an impact on so many people from different walks of life.