Meaning
「Through Thick and Thin」は、日本語で「どんな困難な状況でも」という意味です。この表現は、困難な時も順調な時も変わらずに一緒にいることを示しています。特に友情や愛情の深さを表現する際によく使われます。
例えば、長い付き合いの友人や、結婚して長い間支え合ってきた夫婦の関係において、彼らは「Through Thick and Thin」でお互いを支えてきたと言えるでしょう。どんな状況でも、裏切ることなく一緒にいるという強い決意を表現するために用いられます。
日常会話では、「彼はどんな時でも私を支えてくれる、本当にThrough Thick and Thinの関係だ」といった文脈で使われることがあります。このように、このフレーズは人間関係の深さや信頼を強調する際に非常に便利です。
「Through Thick and Thin」を使うことで、単なる表面的な付き合いではなく、深い絆や信頼を示すことができます。
Example
My parents have stood by my side through thick and thin.
If you love him, you'll stick by him through thick and thin.
My best friend has been my biggest supporter through my battle with cancer, through thick and thin.
What is an Idiom
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Idioms are not just used in conversations – they're also very common in literature, movies, and music. We utilize them to convey a message in a concise and effective manner, and often have deep cultural or historical significance. They help to create a vivid and memorable image in the minds of the audience.
Idioms are difficult because they do not mean what they literally state. Communication challenges emerge when you translate an idiom in your language; it will not make sense or if it does make sense you may miss the intended meaning.
How to Study Idioms
- Read them. Read books, newspapers, magazine articles, online articles for exposure in written material.
- Watch them. Watch TV shows and movies in English! There are so many streaming services available for you to choose from. Listen attentively and try to understand the context in which they are used.
- Use them. Talk to native speakers and try to incorporate common idioms into your conversations. Try using them during conversations with friends, family, coworkers, or through text.
- Practice. Practice. Practice. Remember that you can't learn all of them! So start with a few that you understand and build your library of idioms from there!
