no pain, no gain

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Etymology

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Came into prominence around 1982 through the American actress Jane Fonda's aerobic workout videos.(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

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Proverb

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no pain, no gain

  1. One must be willing to endure some inconvenience or discomfort in order to achieve worthwhile goals.

Usage notes

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  • Phrases with the same construction are common and productive. See the related terms below.

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