Thick-skinned means being able to withstand criticism or insults without getting upset or offended. It means having a tough exterior and not being easily affected by negative comments or actions.
The idiom thick-skinned traces its origin back to the 16th century. The first recorded use of the idiom thick-skinned was in 1598. Thick-skinned comes from the idea of having skin so thick that it cannot be easily penetrated. This relates to the figurative meaning of being able to withstand criticism or insults without getting upset or offended.
The politician was thick-skinned and didn’t let the insults of his opponents get to him.
The CEO was thick-skinned and didn’t take the criticism of the shareholders personally.
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