Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a glutton for punishment
idiom
ə ˈɡlʌtən fɔr ˈpʌnɪʃmənt
Definition
A person who seeks out difficult or unpleasant situations, often willingly.
Examples
- Despite the tough training schedule, he’s a glutton for punishment and keeps coming back for more.
- She’s always taking on extra projects at work; it’s like she’s a glutton for punishment.
Meaning
The phrase describes someone who seems to enjoy or deliberately puts themselves in challenging or painful scenarios.
Synonyms
- masochist
- self-punisher
- sucker for hardship
