mug\'s game

mug's game

noun
a foolish, useless, or ill-advised venture.

Origin:
1905–10
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Mug's game is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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mug's game

noun
a futile or unprofitable endeavor 
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