a mug's game

(British informal)

an activity that will not make you happy or successful

Usage notes: A mug is a person who is easily deceived.

Working for a big company is a mug's game - if you want to make money you need to start your own business.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Teunis	TUU-nis	Dutch
Vilho	VEEL-ho	Finnish
Quirina	-	Late Roman
Tornike	-	Georgian
Rita	['ri:tə]
Jayant	-	Indian, Hindi, Marathi