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thick and thin
noun
: every difficulty and obstacle
—used especially in the phrase through thick and thin
was loyal through thick and thin
Examples of thick and thin in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Plus, the thick and thin fibers aid in scraping off dirt and grime—and unlike coir doormats, the fibers won’t crush under heavy boots.
—Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
His trainer Brad Cox has stuck by him through thick and thin and is obviously a believer, if also with a horsemanly reserve of cool analysis about his charge.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
Jennifer Aydin is sticking by husband Bill Aydin through thick and thin.
—Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2023
Through thick and thin, love will win.
—Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 6 Jan. 2023
From the top large U.S. city to the top international airline, this year’s list is a testament to the staying power of perennial favorites, through thick and thin.
—Nicholas Derenzo, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Nov. 2022
Rather, Genghis Khan was able to gather around himself a cadre of followers who were willing to stick with him through thick and thin.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2022
Kardashian, who married Barker in May, has supported him through thick and thin.
—Vulture, 4 July 2022
Playing with joy became this team’s M.O., and its chemistry was evident on and off the field through thick and thin.
—oregonlive, 30 Oct. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of thick and thin was
in the 14th century
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“Thick and thin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thick%20and%20thin. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
thick and thin
noun
: every difficulty and problem
was loyal through thick and thin
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