thick skin
Frequency: 6.06.8 per million words
skin that is not thin or delicate; also used metaphorically
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- Elephants are known for having remarkably thick skin that protects them.
- You need a thick skin to deal with constant criticism in this job.
- Working as a chef, he developed a thick skin against demanding customers.
- The fruit has a thick skin that needs to be peeled before eating.
- She's learned to grow a thick skin after years of public speaking.
- Don't let their harsh words affect you; try to develop a thick skin.
- His hands, hardened by years of manual labor, had incredibly thick skin.
- Journalists often need a thick skin to withstand public scrutiny.
- The reptile's thick skin helps it retain moisture in dry environments.
- If you want to succeed in a competitive industry, you must cultivate a thick skin.