thick skin

Idioms  

1. Insensitivity to criticism or insult, as in You can tell him exactly what you think of his new piece; unlike most composers he has a thick skin. This term transfers an impervious outer coating to mental or emotional toughness. [Mid-1500s]

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thick skin

By doing that they avoid sweating and, combined with concentrated urine and dry faeces, it helps them minimise water loss, while their thick skin coat helps them ward off solar radiation.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

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

An actor for almost four decades, Lillard says he has built up a thick skin, but the comments were hurtful.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026

Explosives would be arranged around the plutonium, like a very thick skin around a fruit.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin