Meaning of 'Monkey see, monkey do'
What does the saying 'Monkey see, monkey do' mean?
Idiom: Monkey see, monkey do
Meaning:
This idiom means that children will learn their behaviour by copying what they see happening around them.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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