a fool's game

a fool's game
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
noun
1.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(a pointless effort)
a. un jeu de dupes
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Trying to reason with Nick is a fool's game.Essayer de raisonner avec Nick est un jeu de dupes.
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