mug's game



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.
See also: game

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Bernal['bə:nəl]
FeidhlimFE-limIrish
BeauregardBO-rə-gahrdEnglish (Rare)
ErnieUR-neeEnglish
RichRICHEnglish
Firminfeer-MENFrench