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
MaynerdMAY-nərdEnglish (Rare)
Neptunus-Roman Mythology
Leobwin-Ancient Germanic
Franco (1)-Ancient Germanic
Raisa (3)-Arabic
Benedicta-Late Roman