Meaning
"Through Thick and Thin"은 어떤 상황에서도 변하지 않는 충실한 태도나 관계를 의미하는 영어 표현입니다. 이 표현은 누군가와의 관계가 좋을 때뿐만 아니라 어려운 시기에도 함께 한다는 의미를 담고 있습니다.
일상적으로 이 표현은 친구, 가족, 연인 간의 깊은 유대감을 설명할 때 자주 사용됩니다. 예를 들어, "She has been with me through thick and thin"이라고 하면, 그녀가 좋은 시기뿐만 아니라 힘든 시기에도 변함없이 함께 해왔다는 뜻입니다.
"Through Thick and Thin"은 어떠한 어려움에도 굴하지 않고 함께 한다는 중요한 메시지를 전달합니다. 이 표현을 사용하면 상대방에게 깊은 신뢰와 헌신을 나타낼 수 있습니다.
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!
