Thick and thin Meaning in English
expression
ˈθɪk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈθɪn
THIK-and-THIN or THIK-uhnd-THIN
θˈɪk/ /ˈænd/ /θˈɪn
th-IK-and-th-IN
Definition
Used to describe situations or relationships where someone stays loyal and supportive, no matter if times are good or bad.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is mostly used for strong, loyal relationships—like marriage or close friendship. Common in 'through thick and thin.' Slightly formal or poetic; rarely used in everyday speech outside set phrases.
Spanish: buenos y malos tiempos - en las buenas y en las malasPortuguese (BR): altos e baixos - nos bons e maus momentosPortuguese (PT): altos e baixos - nos bons e maus momentosChinese (Simplified): 顺境与逆境Chinese (Traditional): 順境與逆境Hindi: हर परिस्थिति में - अच्छे और बुरे समय मेंArabic: في السراء والضراءBengali: সব ভাল-মন্দে - সুখে-দুঃখেRussian: в горе и радости - в трудные и лёгкие временаJapanese: どんな時でも - 苦楽をともにVietnamese: lúc thăng trầm - dù có chuyện gì đi nữaKorean: 좋을 때나 힘들 때나 - 고락을 함께Turkish: iyi günde kötü günde - her koşuldaUrdu: ہر حال میں - اچھے اور برے وقت میںIndonesian: suka dan duka - dalam keadaan apa pun
Example Sentences
She stood by her friend through thick and thin.
basic
We promised to help each other in thick and thin.
basic
Family supports you through thick and thin.
basic
We've been friends for years and stuck together through thick and thin.
natural
No matter what happens, I'll be there for you through thick and thin.
natural
Marriage means loving each other through thick and thin.
natural