brute for punishment

== English == === Noun === brute for punishment (plural brutes for punishment) (set phrase, possibly dated) One who endures, or who can endure, a great deal of pain, hardship, or other adversity. 1926 June, Martin Bunn, "Before You Go Auto Camping," Popular Science Monthly, p. 66 (Google preview) (retrieved 2 March 2018): "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!" 2012 April 27, Michael Tucker and Hannah Stiff, "Gallatin Valley School Board Election," Belgrade News (Bozeman, Montana) (retrieved 2 March 2018): If re-elected, Brainard will start his 31st year with the school board. “I guess I’m a brute for punishment,” he said laughing. ==== Synonyms ==== glutton for punishment === See also === tough guy