| 词汇 | mug's game |
| 释义 | Idiom mug's game British, informal an activity that will not make you happy or successful.Working for a big company is a mug's game - if you want to make money you need to start your own business. mug's game noun a thankless activity UK, 1910mug's gameA 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. a mug's gamean activity which it is stupid to engage in because it is likely to be unsuccessful or dangerous. informalMug was mid 19th-century slang for a fool, in particular someone who has been duped by a card sharper or criminal. Mug's game appeared in the early 20th century and has been applied to a wide variety of activities, especially horse racing and betting on horses. 1992 Economist From the way many western businessmen talk, you would think investing in eastern Germany was a mug's game. |
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