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
HÓLmgeirr	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Jiro	jee-ṙo:	Japanese
Izaak	-	Polish
Sydne	SID-nee	English (Rare)
Harding	['ha:diŋ]
&Thorn;ÓRbjÖRg	-	Ancient Scandinavian