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

"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

And his thick skin will do nothing to prevent it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026

“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