How to Pronounce "mug's game"
expression
mʌɡz/ /ˈɡeɪm
muhgz GAYM
mʌɡz/ /ɡˈeɪm
muhgz gaym
Definition
An action or activity that is pointless, difficult, or only benefits others, so only a fool would try to do it.
IPA Transcription
American English
mʌɡz/ /ˈɡeɪm
British English
mʌɡz/ /ɡˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muhgz GAYM
UK
muhgz gaym
Listen in Context
Trying to get rich overnight is a mug's game.
For most people, gambling is a mug's game.
Working overtime every night for no extra pay is a mug's game.
You can keep arguing with him, but it's a mug's game—he never listens.