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
Fawzi	-	Arabic
Farrah	-	Arabic
Ballin	['bælin]
Fairuza	-	Persian
Dorcas	['dɔ:kəs]
Prasanna	-	Tamil, Indian, Kannada, Telugu, Odia, Hindi