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
Ziba (1)	-	Persian
Hampus	HAHM-pus	Swedish
Carina (1)	kə-REEN-ə (English), kah-REE-nah (German)	English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Late Roman
Sarkis	-	Armenian
Dejen	-	Eastern African, Amharic
Africanus	-	Ancient Roman