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24. mug's game :

noun :

1. a foolish, useless or ill-advised venture

2. a futile or unprofitable endeavor



Usage :

"Because we're dealing with so many unknowns, forecasting is an absolute mug's game at present," says Westpac chief economist Brendan O'Donovan.(Nikki MacDonald : 2009 - What Lies Ahead? : The Dominion Post (Wellington - New Zealand) : Jan 22 - 2009.)



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