a glutton for punishment

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a glutton for punishment (humorous)

someone who seems to like working hard or doing things that most people would find unpleasant So as well as a full-time job and a family to look after, she's started taking an evening class. She's a glutton for punishment, that woman.

See also: glutton, punishment

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