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

Notably, stick-to-itiveness isn’t the same as thick skin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“Fun, very fun,” Dent laughed, acknowledging that, yes, “absolutely” players have to have some thick skin if they’re going to play for Cronin.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

A thick skin is a must for our top politicians.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025

If I had Taro's thick skin or Shoji's confidence, I might've fought back a long time ago.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman