brute for punishment

短语

词形变化

brutes for punishment 复数 brutes for punishment

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

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

    过时

    "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!"

    If re-elected, Brainard will start his 31st year with the school board. “I guess I’m a brute for punishment,” he said laughing.