thick skin
Example Sentences
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"If you can develop a super thick skin and be persistent and resilient, it will serve you well," he says.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
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
To be an actor you’re supposed to have thick skin, but Samuel’s skin was never thick enough.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
