People & relationships

Through thick and thin

Loyally, in both good times and difficult times.

Examples

  • My grandparents stayed together through thick and thin.
  • He's supported the local football team through thick and thin.

How to use it

Neutral. Often with "stick with" or "stand by": she stuck with me through thick and thin.

Where it comes from

Probably from an older phrase about travelling "through thicket and thin wood", meaning through every kind of ground.