The phrase "one the folk" can be substituted with various synonyms such as "one of the people," "part of the community," or "belonging to the masses." These terms define an individual who is a member of a society or group and shares common customs, traditions, and values with others. "One of the crowd" is also an alternative way of referring to someone as being part of a larger group. Similarly, "one of the gang" implies that the person belongs to a group of friends or associates. "A member of the team" is another phrase that can describe someone who belongs to a group with a unified goal or objective.