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[learner12]

Hello, teachers!!

(1) No pain, no gain.
(2) No pains, no gains.

How do you use (1) and (2)? Do you have no differences?

Thank you in advance.

[pugachevV]

No pain - no gain!... It's a common phrase used by bodybuilders and others who have to work really hard to achieve results.

No pains - no gains would also work, but it isn't used.

[learner12]

Dear pugachevV:

Thank you for your time and experience.

Take care and have a nice day!!