thick skin

Example Sentences

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But sellers who invite critiques of their listings on the online platform need a thick skin.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

And his thick skin will do nothing to prevent it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

An actor for almost four decades, Lillard says he has built up a thick skin, but the comments were hurtful.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

And they have a thick skin - something a foreign correspondent needs here.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

“You gonna have to develop a thick skin and don’t let nothin’ stop you.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English