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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Fox News — his constant companion, his comfort zone, the powerful media engine that took a chance on him a decade ago and has, through thick and thin, fueled what has followed in his once-unlikely political career.
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Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Lam and Stephens strike a good balance between being aloof billionaires with skeletons in their closet and a loving couple who stick by each other’s sides through thick and thin.
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Sabrina Reed,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2026
Through the thick and thin, the show must go on for Echo & the Bunnymen.
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Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
He’s been through thick and thin with this franchise.
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Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Lam and Stephens strike a good balance between being aloof billionaires with skeletons in their closet and a loving couple who stick by each other’s sides through thick and thin.
—
Sabrina Reed,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2026
Through the thick and thin, the show must go on for Echo & the Bunnymen.
—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
He’s been through thick and thin with this franchise.
—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Thick and thin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thick%20and%20thin. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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