thick skin

Example Sentences

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She has a thick skin, a gift from her father.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

A thick skin is a must for our top politicians.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025

Sozen said she had been acting for 25 years and had already developed a thick skin before being subjected to bullying on the internet.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2025

McConnell, who has unusually thick skin, is in the twilight of his career.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2025

To do this job well you had to be fearless, know how to talk to people, have thick skin and a high tolerance for stress.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover