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brute for punishment

noun

Definitions

  1. One who endures, or who can endure, a great deal of pain, hardship, or other adversity.

    • "That's not auto camping at all," Henry scoffed. "I mean the real thing—every night in a different place and lots of miles covered every day." "Gosh!" exclaimed Gus. You are a brute for punishment!"
    • A brute for punishment, a beauty for looks! Engineered to outserve and outperform all ordinary trucks.
    • "I know the English soldier is a brute for punishment, but I can't figure out why they don't take the bull by the horns and do something to make life more pleasant."

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