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through thick and thinthrough all difficulties and problems; in good times and bad times; remaining loyal despite hardships

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: through all difficulties and problems; in good times and bad times; remaining loyal despite hardships

Pronunciation (IPA): /θruː θɪk ænd θɪn/

Example Sentences

  • My dog follows me through thick and thin - even to the bathroom at 3 AM.
  • True friends stick with you through thick and thin, not just when you have pizza.
  • The team stayed together through thick and thin, winning championships and surviving terrible defeats.

through thick and thin

NOUN

[/θruː θɪk ænd θɪn/]

through all difficulties and problems; in good times and bad times; remaining loyal despite hardships

through all difficulties and problems; in good times and bad times; remaining loyal despite hardships
💡 Concept

through all difficulties and problems; in good times and bad times; remaining loyal despite hardships

Through thick mud and getting thin, determination helps you win!
🎵 Rhyme

Through thick mud and getting thin, determination helps you win!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/θruː θɪk ænd θɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/θruː θɪk ænd θɪn/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

thickthinwin
thick
thin
win

🔗Collocations

stick with someone through thick and thin
support through thick and thin
loyal through thick and thin
friendship through thick and thin
stand by through thick and thin

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My dog follows me through thick and thin - even to the bathroom at 3 AM.

😄 Fun example

True friends stick with you through thick and thin, not just when you have pizza.

The team stayed together through thick and thin, winning championships and surviving terrible defeats.

My grandmother supported my grandfather through thick and thin during his 50-year career.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

in good times and badno matter whatcome what mayfor better or worsethrough all circumstances

Antonyms

fair-weather friendonly when convenientconditionally

Related

loyaltysteadfastunwaveringdevotedcommitment

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