paper thin

• Décrit quelque chose d'extrêmement fin, souvent au point d'être fragile ou presque transparent ; peut aussi désigner un argument ou une excuse faible ou peu convaincant.

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.

   fin comme du papier

   • 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.

   Fragile, peu convaincant

   • 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.