mug's game
A foolish, profitless, or hopeless undertaking.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Trying to win that rigged carnival game is a mug's game.”
“He realized that chasing after a company that never pays its invoices is a mug's game.”
“The seasoned investor warned the newcomers that attempting to time the volatile market was ultimately a mug's game.”
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away game
An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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blame game
A situation in which people attempt to blame others rather than trying to resolve a problem.
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change the game
To revolutionize a field of endeavor.
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fair game
Actions permissible by the rules.
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for the love of the game
Doing something for one's own enjoyment or other intrinsic desire to do so; not for other reasons such as money or other ulterior motives.
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fun and games
Recreation; nothing serious; easy, enjoyable activities.
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game face
The expression of one who is prepared for or is facing a lot of difficult and/or undesirable work, especially when it is imminent.
Last updated August 10, 2026