English Idiom · Intermediate
gym rat
A person who spends an unusually large amount of time at a gym
Pronunciation: say gym rat
Meaning
A person who spends an unusually large amount of time at a gym.
Example
Three decades ago, the trappings of sports equipment in those rooms took a magnetic hold on "gym rat" McGuire.
Three decades ago, the trappings of sports equipment in those rooms took a magnetic hold on "gym rat" McGuire.
Practice tips
- Practice gym rat out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.