thick skin

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Noun thick skin has 1 sense

thick skin - skin that is very thick (as an elephant or rhinoceros)
--₁ is a kind of skin, tegument, cutis
--₁ is a part of pachyderm

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Thick Skin

Definition:

Thick skin refers to a metaphorical attribute of a person who is resilient and unaffected by criticism, negative opinions, or harsh circumstances.

Parts of Speech:

Noun
Adjective

Senses:

Noun:

Sense 1: Resilient attitude or emotional toughness.

Example sentence: It takes thick skin to be in the public eye and handle constant scrutiny.

Adjective:

Sense 1: Having a dense or heavy skin, physically.

Example sentence: Armadillos possess a thick skin to protect themselves from predators.

Sense 2: Having a strong resistance or immunity, metaphorically.

Example sentence: A successful salesperson needs thick skin to deal with continuous rejections.

Usages:

Popular Usages:

1. "Grow a thick skin": To encourage someone to become more resilient or less sensitive to criticism.

2. "Have/Develop thick skin": To possess or acquire the ability to handle criticism or negative feedback.

Local Usages:

1. "Thicker skin than a rhino": Used to describe a person who appears unperturbed by insults or negative remarks.

2. "Wear thick skin": To adopt a resilient attitude towards a challenging situation.