Meaning of 'Monkey business'
What does the saying 'Monkey business' mean?
Idiom: Monkey business
Meaning:
If children get up to monkey business, they are behaving naughtily or mischievously. This is the same as 'monkeying around'.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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