The Only Use of
glutton
in
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
- What is the meaning of all this gluttony, this waste, this self-indulgence?
p. 126.5gluttony = eating or drinking to excess
Definition:
someone who consumes more than they should -- especially eating and drinking too much
The expression: "a glutton for punishment" refers to someone who persist in some activity despite negative consequences (as though loving the punishment)
The expression: "a glutton for whatever" refers to people who like whatever a lot -- such that "a glutton for sunshine" loves sunshine.
The expression: "a glutton for punishment" refers to someone who persist in some activity despite negative consequences (as though loving the punishment)
The expression: "a glutton for whatever" refers to people who like whatever a lot -- such that "a glutton for sunshine" loves sunshine.