(set phrase, possibly dated) One who endures, or who can endure, a great deal of pain, hardship, or other adversity.

Synonym of read someone to filth

(idiomatic) To dislike. / (idiomatic) To not allow; to forbid.

(idiomatic) To hold in high esteem; to respect.

(informal, hyperbolic) To be punished severely. / To be hanged for a crime. / Swing for someone: To be hanged for murdering someone.

plural of brute for punishment

(Britain) Be in a situation where any course of action leads to a negative outcome.

(idiomatic) To attempt to escape; to flee; to run away. / (idiomatic) To run so as to avoid being late.

(US, law, attributive) Describing a proffer letter agreement.

To behave in a way that is likely to cause problems.