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glutton for punishment Fig. someone who is eager for a burden or some sort of difficulty; someone willing to accept a difficult task. Tom works too hard. He is a glutton for punishment. I enjoy managing difficult projects, but I am a glutton for punishment. See also: punishment 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: punishment a glutton for punishment someone who does a lot of something that most people find unpleasant I told my brother he could ask his best friend to come along to the movies with us - I really must be a glutton for punishment. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of glutton (a person who eats or drinks too much) See also: punishment How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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