brute for punishment

Noun

 * 1)  One who endures, or who can endure, a great deal of pain, hardship, or other adversity.
 * 2) * 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!"
 * 1) * 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.
 * 1) * 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.