glutton for punishment
glutton for punishment noun: one who persists in an effort in spite of harmful or unpleasant results.
Noun
glutton for punishment (plural gluttons for punishment)
- One who persists in an effort in spite of harmful or unpleasant results.
- I should have quit this job long ago, but I guess I'm just a glutton for punishment.
- Other gluttons for punishment include Phil Whittingham, from Avanti West Coast, who has returned for four events in a row.2021 October 6, Paul Bigland, “The hills were alive... again”, in RAIL, number 941, page 54
- Synonyms:
- sucker for punishment
Synonyms of glutton for punishment
Forms of glutton for punishment
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Questions about glutton for punishment
- What does glutton for punishment mean?
- Glutton for punishment means one who persists in an effort in spite of harmful or unpleasant results.
- What part of speech is glutton for punishment?
- Glutton for punishment is a noun.
- What is the plural of glutton for punishment?
- The plural of glutton for punishment is gluttons for punishment.
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