be a fool for one's pains

... act the fool 装疯卖傻,胡闹 be a fool for one's pains 吃力不讨好,自讨苦吃 be a fool to oneself 吃力不讨好,自讨苦吃 ...

fool的用法 ... be a fool for one's pains 徒劳无功，自讨苦吃 play the fool with 戏弄，愚弄；欺骗；勾引 ...

fool的意思_爱问知识人 ... be a fool for 无法抵制的...诱惑; 喜爱 be a fool for one's pains (1) 吃力不讨好; 自找麻烦 ...