GLUTTON FOR PUNISHMENT

glutton for punishment: translation

a 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.

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I enjoy managing difficult projects, but I am a glutton for punishment.

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{n. phr.} A greedy person; someone who wants too much of something, such as food or drink, which will make him sick. * /Fred eats so much red meat that he is a regular glutton for punishment./

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