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
Dania (1)	-	Italian
Ayris	['ɛəris]
Dollie	DAHL-ee	English
Drake	DRAYK	English
Cuthberht	-	Anglo-Saxon
Aglaia	ə-GLAY-ə (English), ə-GLIE-ə (English)	Greek Mythology, Greek