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Meaning of glutton for punishment | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

One who persists in an effort in spite of harmful or unpleasant results.

idiomatic

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

gluttoness gluttonism Gluttonous Gluttonously Gluttonousness Gluttons