| Idiom | to have a thin skin |
|---|---|
| Definition | to be sensitive; to be easily upset or made angry |
| Examples | - She's got such a thin skin. There's no way she'll be a successful politician. - Be careful what you say to him. He has a very thin skin. |
| Note | The opposite is: thick skin. Nothing you can say to a thick-skinned person will upset or anger them. |
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