mug's game

A task or activity that is foolish, dangerous, or will not result in a positive outcome. Primarily heard in UK. Allowing your children to play with fireworks is a mug's game. They are bound to get injured.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Delayahu	-	Biblical Hebrew
Otmar	-	German, Ancient Germanic
Tzion	-	Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
LorÁNd	-	Hungarian
Heitor	-	Portuguese
Aileen	['eili:n]