B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere la pelle dura
To have thick skin
Literal Translation
"To have tough skin"
What it means
To have thick skin. Describes resilience and the ability to withstand criticism, difficulties, or pressure without being affected.
Example in context
"Per fare il giornalista investigativo bisogna avere la pelle dura."
"To be an investigative journalist you need to have thick skin."
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