gain or game?

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My friends and I r having a conflict. Im sure you all know the saying "No pain no game" But IIIII think the phrase is "no pain no GAIN" MY friends agree a bit, but they are "pretty sure" that the phrase is GAME instead of GAIN. We have placed a bet on who is right. The loser dyes his/ her hair pink. While the winner gets to do the victory dance. 
Help us solve our 'crisis' who is right????????????


Thanks in advance

maggie

Gretchen S · Accepted Answer

Language changes, and this is one way.  People think they've heard something and repeat it, and it gets passed around until it sometimes replaces the earlier form.  This might be happening with "no pain, no..."  Personally I have never heard it with "game."  I am over 40 as well and have never heard it as  anything but "No pain, no gain."  And it doesn't rhyme or make sense the other way.

? · Answer

I've always heard it "No pain, no gain" in reference to working out or body building.  (It's not true, though; you shouldn't work out to the pain, only to tiring the muscle.)

I'm over 40, and the phrase has been around at least as long as I have.

I think, though, that I have recently heard "no pain, no game" in advertising, probably taking a tangent off the original phrase.  The meaning is probably related to the original.

LolaCorolla · Answer

No pain no gain is correct.  In life, it's used to refer to 'hard work to attain goals'...it can also refer to fitness...where if your muscles aren't at least a little sore...you didn't work them enough.

P.A.M. · Answer

Gain, meaning without hard work (and perseverance), there's no "fruit" or reward. :)

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