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
Minta	MIN-tə	English (Rare)
Gavino	gah-VEE-no	Italian
Ezra	EZ-rə (English)	Biblical, English, Hebrew
Elkan	-	Hebrew
Tabassum	-	Arabic
Svetovid	-	Slavic Mythology