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.

• get in gear
• get in hair
• get in on the act
• get in on the ground floor
• get in someone's hair
• get in the way
• get in the way of
• get in the way of something
• get into a huddle
• get into a lather
• get into a rut
• get into bed
• get into bed with
• get into bed with someone
• get into deep water
• get into gear
• get into hot water
• get into stride
• get into the act
• get into the spirit of
• get into the spirit of something
• get into the swing of it
• get into the swing of things
• get in touch
• get into your stride