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 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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Cite this Entry

“Thick and thin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thick%20and%20thin. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

thick and thin

noun
: every difficulty and problem
was loyal through thick and thin
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