through thick and thin

phrase

: through many difficult times over a long period
She stood by me through thick and thin.

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Fierberg values fans who have stayed with the Bruins through thick and thin, especially now that the program has given them wins to celebrate. — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 To Knight, he has been screwed out of those opportunities thanks to The Bloodline – Reigns’ faction of family members who have had his back through thick and thin. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 Emergency food providers have supported our communities through thick and thin. — Greg Silverman, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 Even when Mina-sue chose to pursue Seung-il, or when she was confronted by Su-been for her confusing choices, Sung-hun stood by her side through thick and thin. — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for through thick and thin

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“Through thick and thin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/through%20thick%20and%20thin. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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