make a martyr of yourselfmake a martyr of (yourself)
to do things which are difficult or unpleasant for you, often when it is not necessary.
She's made a real martyr of herself, wearing herself out doing everything for her family.
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make a martyr of (oneself)
To go out of one's way to do difficult or unpleasant things, especially to engender pity or sympathy in others. My mother always made a martyr of herself at Christmas time, slaving away in the kitchen and then complaining about how tired she was.