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Monkey business means shenanigan, or a playful or mischievous act. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of this phrase from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
monkey business. noun [ U ] uk / ˈmʌŋ.ki ˌbɪz.nɪs / us / ˈmʌŋ.ki ˌbɪz.nɪs /. Add to word list. behaviour that is not acceptable or is dishonest: The teacher suspected that there had been some monkey business going on while she was out of the room. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Cary Grant and Ginger Rogers star as a married couple who drink a magical elixir that makes them act like children. Marilyn Monroe plays their secretary and a lawyer, while a chimpanzee causes chaos in the laboratory.
Monkey Business: Directed by Howard Hawks. With Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Charles Coburn, Marilyn Monroe. A chemist finds his personal and professional life turned upside down when one of his chimpanzees finds the fountain of youth.
Learn the meaning, origin, usage, and examples of the idiom monkey business, which refers to deceptive or silly actions. Find out how to use it in different contexts, such as work, relationships, and media, and test your knowledge with a quiz.
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Monkey Business (1952) full movie | Marilyn Monroe, Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers. 0:00 / 1:33:00. A chemist finds his personal and professional life turned upside down when one of his chimpanzees...
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Monkey business is illegal business or illegal action taken by someone. Or things you do that can't favour you.
