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Definition

Through all (especially grim, rough and difficult) conditions; in all weathers.

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Origins

From thick and thin, meaning: “thick (dense) and thin woodland; all obstacles in a path”.

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In Context

  • "Mr. Trump’s followers have supported him through thick and thin, and political reaction so far has been dividing more along partisan than ideological lines."
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have a rough time of it

To have many problems; to have a difficult time.

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A difficult period of time.

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in the thick of

In the middle of (something difficult).

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