monkey business
Example Sentences
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“That was more than enough monkey business for us,” the department said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, to announce Momo’s capture.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2023
Ron Kaufman, a McDaniel supporter and longtime RNC member from Massachusetts, said it is rare for members to walk away from public endorsements, though there is always room for some monkey business.
From Washington Times • Jan. 26, 2023
The days of monkey business may be over.
From Slate • Oct. 12, 2022
Giuliani was hoodwinked not by a monkey but old-fashioned monkey business.
From Salon • Oct. 23, 2020
In Axelroot’s case, as I have mentioned, it frequently turns out to be monkey business.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
