through thick and thin
Idiomatic Expressions

Meaning

Through both good and bad times, loyally.

Primary Function

Loyalty pledge.

Communicative Purpose

To affirm unwavering support.

Pattern

through thick and thin

Core Structure

through thick and thin

Função primária

Loyalty pledge.

Propósito comunicativo

To affirm unwavering support.

Situações de gatilho

Marriages, friendships, team commitments.

Contextos

Personal, professional partnerships.

Padrão

through thick and thin

Estrutura central

through thick and thin

Slots de substituição

none

Colocados típicos

  • stand by
  • stick together
  • support

Substituições comuns

  • through good times and bad

Erros comuns

*through thick and thin times* (redundant)

Similar / contraste

come rain or shine

Interferências

Not about body size.

Família do chunk

  • Loyalty/support idioms

Nuance

Deeply supportive, emotional.

Efeito pragmático

Emphasises steadfastness.

Dica de memória

Path through dense forest and open field.

Nota

This idiom is used to express loyalty and commitment in challenging situations. It is a fixed expression and should not be modified.

Upgrade path

unfalteringly throughout vicissitudes (formal)

Frequência: MediumFormulaicidade: FixedTipo de construção: IdiomPrioridade de aquisição: Automatic productionPrioridade de output: BothTag de espaçamento: ImmediateIdioma?: Sim

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