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
PhƯỢNg	-	Vietnamese
Arminius	-	Ancient Germanic (Latinized)
Hendry	-	Scottish
Darleen	[da:'li:n]
Tomica	-	Croatian
Hayyim	-	Hebrew