thick skin

Example Sentences

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And his thick skin will do nothing to prevent it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

She has a thick skin, a gift from her father.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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

McConnell, who has unusually thick skin, is in the twilight of his career.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2025

“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