Meaning of 'Glutton for punishment'
What does the saying 'Glutton for punishment' mean?
Idiom: Glutton for punishment
Meaning:
If a person is described as a glutton for punishment, the happily accept jobs and tasks that most people would try to get out of. A glutton is a person who eats a lot.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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