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thick skin
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thick skinnoun
skin that is very thick (as an elephant or rhinoceros)
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thick skin
Thick skin refers to a type of human skin that is characterized by a thicker epidermis layer, specifically in the stratum corneum and stratum lucidum, often found in areas of the body that experience higher levels of friction or use, such as the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet. It does not have hair follicles and it's more resistant to wear and tear. In a figurative sense, it can also refer to the ability of a person to withstand criticism or adversity without getting emotionally upset.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of thick skin in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of thick skin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of thick skin in a Sentence
I’m constantly concerned about issues of mental health and keeping myself on the beam and being a good father to my son and things like that. You develop a thick skin when you have been in politics and served time in prison.
Everybody is surprised that I've lasted for more than two months. The quality of living is so poor that many expats give up almost immediately, you need to have a thick skin to survive.
In the course of dealing with all of this incoming fire from them, I have developed a pretty thick skin. I am not new to the national arena, and I think whoever goes up against Donald Trump better be ready.
As a heterosexual ballet dancer, you develop a thick skin.
If you're offended by words on a website, Hank isn't the dog for you because Hank is an offensive dog…and you will need a thick skin and that sense of humor to be able to raise him.
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