blood is thicker than water
(saying) family relationships are stronger than any others
blood is thicker than water
(saying) family relationships are stronger than any others
give somebody/get a thick ear
(British English, informal) to hit somebody/be hit on the head as a punishment
You’ll get a thick ear if you’re not careful!
(as) thick as thieves
(informal) very friendly, especially in a way that makes other people suspect that something wrong, illegal or dishonest is involved in the situation
(as) thick as two short planks
(British English, informal) very stupid
a thick head
(informal) a physical condition in which your head is painful or you cannot think clearly as a result of an illness or of drinking too much alcohol
You’re going to have a thick head in the morning!
your thick head
(informal) used to show that you are annoyed that somebody does not understand something
When will you get it into your thick head that I don't want to see you again!
thick/thin on the ground
(British English) if people or things are thick/thin on the ground, there are a lot/not many of them in a place
Customers are thin on the ground at this time of year.
Security officers were thick on the ground during the King’s visit.
a thick skin
the ability to accept criticism, offensive remarks, etc. without becoming upset