She has broad shoulders and never takes complaints personally.
broad shoulders
idiomthe ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.
As a manager, you need broad shoulders because people will blame you when things go wrong.
The mayor, whose broad shoulders had carried the weight of the scandal without complaint, finally addressed the crowd to accept full responsibility.
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broad and shallow
Associated with the Broad Church; latitudinarian.
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broad brush
A style or approach that deals with something in very general, sweeping terms, without attention to fine details or subtle nuances.
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broad in the beam
Wide across the hips, with large buttocks.
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broad strokes
Major features or key points; outline.
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dwarf standing on the shoulders of giants
One who discovers by building on previous discoveries.
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good head on one's shoulders
intelligent or shrewd; have good sense or judgement
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head and shoulders
To a considerable degree.
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not be able to hit the broad side of a barn
To have very poor aim, such as while using firearms or in sports.