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through thick and thin |
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through thick and thin Cliché through good times and bad times. We've been together through thick and thin, and we won't desert each other now. Over the years, we went through thick and thin and enjoyed every minute of it. through thick and thin if you stay with or support someone through thick and thin, you always stay with or support them, even in difficult situations That's what relationships are about - you stick with someone through thick and thin. She remained loyal to the party through thick and thin. See lay it on thickthrough thick and thin including both good times and bad times Dogs are real friends because they are loyal to you through thick and thin and don't expect more than food and approval in return. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form stick together through thick and thin (to support one another in good or bad times): The brothers promised they would stick together through thick and thin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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These fellows who attacked the inn tonight-- bold, desperate blades, for sure--and the rest who stayed aboard that lugger, and more, I dare say, not far off, are, one and all, through thick and thin, bound that they'll get that money. Both father and son were amazed afresh at the strange medley Don Quixote talked, at one moment sense, at another nonsense, and at the pertinacity and persistence he displayed in going through thick and thin in quest of his unlucky adventures, which he made the end and aim of his desires. She is handsome - or rather I should say distinguished and interesting - in her appearance, but by no means amiable - a woman liable to take strong prejudices, I should fancy, and stick to them through thick and thin, twisting everything into conformity with her own preconceived opinions - too hard, too sharp, too bitter for my taste. |
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