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
It’s practically gospel that you need a thick skin to succeed in business, especially if you belong to an underrepresented group.
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
He has two years left in his term, he’s not running for reelection, he’s not eyeing anything, and he has unusually thick skin.
From Slate • Feb. 15, 2025
I told him I had a pretty thick skin and, besides, what was a friend for if not to be blown up at every now and then.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
