thick and thin
noun
: every difficulty and obstacle
—used especially in the phrase through thick and thin
was loyal through thick and thin
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He’s been through thick and thin with this franchise.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
In the movie, Bomer and Diaz portray Xander and Kyle, two of Reef's oldest friends who stick with him through thick and thin.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Cousins said Kings fans have gone through thick and thin.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025
For kitties, there are three suction levels to handle cats with both thick and thin coats.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
In the movie, Bomer and Diaz portray Xander and Kyle, two of Reef's oldest friends who stick with him through thick and thin.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Cousins said Kings fans have gone through thick and thin.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025
For kitties, there are three suction levels to handle cats with both thick and thin coats.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thick and thin
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“Thick and thin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thick%20and%20thin. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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