You need a thick skin to work in sales.
thick skin
idiomAbility to take criticism or harsh behavior without being easily offended.
Origin
disputed originthick + skin
She developed a thick skin after years of dealing with difficult customers at the office.
To survive in the competitive world of professional politics, one must cultivate a thick skin against constant public scrutiny.
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come thick and fast
To arrive rapidly in large groups.
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comfortable in one's own skin
Relaxed and confident in one's manner of presenting oneself and interacting with others; conveying the impression that one has a clear, satisfying understanding of one's own abilities and situation.
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get under someone's skin
To irritate someone.
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get underneath someone's skin
Alternative form of get under someone's skin.
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jump in one's skin
To start with fright.
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lay it on thick
To exaggerate or overstate a feeling or emotion.
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make someone's skin crawl
To frighten or disgust.
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no skin off one's back
No harm to one.