Meaning of the word "he that would go to sea for pleasure, would go to hell for a pastime" in English
What does "he that would go to sea for pleasure, would go to hell for a pastime" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
he that would go to sea for pleasure, would go to hell for a pastime
US /hi ðæt wʊd ɡoʊ tu si fɔr ˈplɛʒər, wʊd ɡoʊ tu hɛl fɔr ə ˈpæˌstaɪm/
UK /hi ðæt wʊd ɡəʊ tu siː fɔː ˈplɛʒə, wʊd ɡəʊ tu hɛl fɔːr ə ˈpɑːstaɪm/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that life at sea is so difficult and unpleasant that no one would choose it for fun unless they were truly foolish or desperate
Example:
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After three days of storms and seasickness, I finally understood the saying, 'he that would go to sea for pleasure, would go to hell for a pastime'.
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The old sailor laughed at the tourists, muttering, 'he that would go to sea for pleasure, would go to hell for a pastime'.