thick skin

Example Sentences

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But sellers who invite critiques of their listings on the online platform need a thick skin.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Notably, stick-to-itiveness isn’t the same as thick skin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

That level of exposure comes at a cost; being so open means inviting opinion and criticism, and Laing knows that "you have to have thick skin if you're going to do this".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“Fun, very fun,” Dent laughed, acknowledging that, yes, “absolutely” players have to have some thick skin if they’re going to play for Cronin.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

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