Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts
glutton for punishment
glutton for punishment
1) eager to take on difficult or challenging tasks
- How to MemorizePopularity MediumProfessional MediumSocial
- he/she is a glutton for punishment
- AnalysisA 'glutton' is a greedy or excessive eater. A 'glutton for punishment' is someone who is greedy for unpleasant or difficult tasks. Someone who is a 'glutton for punishment' may choose the more difficult option than an easier one in order to get a better result. You will hear this used in social and professional contexts.
- Professional Examples (Basic)
- Tom was working late every night. When he started working weekends, everyone thought he was just a glutton for punishment. It was crazy!
- I volunteered to do a lot of extra work on this project and to be in charge of the social committee. I must be a glutton for punishment.
- Social Examples (Advance)
- You're a glutton for punishment, the man told his wife when she volunteered to organise a street party for the neighbours.
- When the student opted to take an extra module in final year, his lecturer told him he was a glutton for punishment.
- Further Suggestions
Share post on :
