What is another word for a mug's game?

Pronunciation: [ɐ mˈʌɡz ɡˈe͡ɪm] (IPA)

"A mug's game" is a slang term commonly used to describe a situation or activity that is considered to be a waste of time, effort, or money. There are various synonyms for this phrase that are frequently used to convey a similar meaning. These include "a fool's errand," "a losing proposition," "a futile pursuit," "a pointless endeavor," "an exercise in futility," and "a thankless task." All of these phrases suggest that the activity in question is not worth pursuing or will likely lead to negative outcomes. It's important to recognize when something may be a "mug's game" and avoid wasting valuable resources on it.

What are the hypernyms for A mug's game?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with A mug's game

  • As things are, and as fundamentally they must always be, poetry is not a career, but a mug's game. No honest poet can ever feel quite sure of the permanent value of what he has written: He may have wasted his time and messed up his life for nothing.
    T. S. Eliot
  • Letting I dare not wait upon I would is a mug's game, and those who play it usually get mugged.
    Robert Heller

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