"Through thick and thin": examples
- Mark has had problems with the tax office for many weeks, which demands a high tax payment from him. Even allegations of tax evasion are spreading. But his girlfriend Lena is always by his side and supports him even in these difficult times. She wants to go through thick and thin with him, in good times and in bad.
- Melanie is an absolute party person and always ensures a good atmosphere in her circle of friends. But she often overlooks her friends' worries and problems. However, when her good friend Jana has lovesickness, she realizes that it is time to listen and be empathetic, even if there is never a bad mood. However, a good friendship is more than just a party; you should also go through thick and thin together.
"Through thick and thin": meaning
If you want to "walk through thick and thin" with someone, you stand by them in good and especially in bad times and support them unconditionally. The phrase thus symbolizes Loyalty, loyalty and solidarity.
"Through thick and thin": origin
The phrase "go through thick and thin" has nothing about losing weight, crash dieting or an impressive body transformation to do. But why do we say the phrase then?
The saying comes from a time when you were even less concerned about excess fat deposits than you cover many distances on foot had to. The term "thick" is based on its original meaning "tight".
So the phrase actually expresses "go through thick and thinly forested area" out. Because there are many painful or obstructive shrubs and bushes in this terrain.
So a real friend went through these areas with you, because together you could better support and pave the way and encounter thieves emerging from an ambush more.
Similar or related phrases:
- Walking through and through someone (having a strong impact on someone)
- Walking through pith and penny (being penetrating, shattering)
- Apply thick (exaggerate, brag)
- Sown thinly (rarely, not often)
- Let something go through your head (think about something, think about something)
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