paper thin

• Beschreibt etwas, das außerordentlich dünn ist, oft bis zur Zerbrechlichkeit oder nahezu durchsichtig; kann sich auch auf ein schwaches oder wenig überzeugendes Argument oder eine Ausrede beziehen.

Describes something extremely thin, often to the point of being fragile or almost transparent; can also refer to a weak or unconvincing argument or excuse.

1. Extremely thinB1informal

   Having very little thickness, comparable to a sheet of paper.

   Papierdünn

   • The walls in this apartment are paper thin; I can hear my neighbor snoring.
   • She wore a paper thin blouse that was almost see-through.
   • The ice on the lake was paper thin and dangerous to walk on.

2. Very weak or fragileB2informal

   Used to describe an argument, excuse, or plan that is not convincing or strong.

   Papierdünn

   • His excuse for being late was paper thin.
   • The company's defense against the lawsuit was paper thin.
   • Her paper thin reasoning failed to convince the committee.