no gain without pain
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Alternative form of no pain, no gain.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
And on a programme of works of this magnitude, passengers will need to be mindful of the age-old maxim of 'no gain without pain'.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “no gain without pain” mean?
Alternative form of no pain, no gain.
Is “no gain without pain” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.