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Ein dickes Fell haben

To have a thick skin, to be resilient, not easily offended

In German

Ein dickes Fell haben

ayn DICK-es FELL HAH-ben

Literal Translation

To have a thick fur

Meaning

To have a thick skin, to be resilient, not easily offended.

Equivalent:"To have a thick skin"

Example Sentences

1
In diesem Geschäft muss man ein dickes Fell haben.
In this business, you have to have a thick skin.
2
Lass dich nicht von Kritik runterziehen, hab einfach ein dickes Fell.
Don't let criticism get you down, just have a thick skin.

FAQ

How do you say "To have a thick skin, to be resilient, not easily offended" in German?

"To have a thick skin, to be resilient, not easily offended" in German is "Ein dickes Fell haben" (ayn DICK-es FELL HAH-ben). Example: In diesem Geschäft muss man ein dickes Fell haben..

To stop something bad or unwanted at its very beginning before it can develop further

Etwas im Keim ersticken

ET-vas im KYM er-SHTIK-en

To test something thoroughly, to examine something in detail

Etwas auf Herz und Nieren prüfen

ET-vas owf HERT oont NEE-ren PRY-fen

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth, don't criticize a gift

Einem geschenkten Gaul schaut man nicht ins Maul

AY-nem ge-SHENK-ten GAUL SHOUT man nisht ins MAUL

To give someone a hint, to jog someone's memory, to help someone get started

Jemandem auf die Sprünge helfen

YE-man-dem owf dee SHPRYNG-e HEL-fen