have a broad back

have a broad back

1. To be unaffected by criticism or judgment. Being the only artist in a family of doctors has taught me to have a broad back.

2. To be able to help or counsel others without tiring. You've got to have a broad back to be a therapist, that's for sure!

See also: back, broad, have

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