English Expression · Intermediate
mug's game
A foolish, profitless, or hopeless undertaking
Pronunciation: say mug's game
Meaning
A foolish, profitless, or hopeless undertaking.
Example
‘It's a mug's game,’ said Crabbe.
‘It's a mug's game,’ said Crabbe.
Practice tips
- Practice mug's game out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.