monkey business in Dutch
monkey business in Dutch is apenstreek — monkey business means dishonest or underhand behaviour — fiddling figures, cutting corners or quietly breaking the rules — that somebody suspects is going on.
monkey business in Dutch
apenstreek
Activity that is mischievous, stupid, or time-wasting. [from mid 19th c.]
What does "monkey business" mean?
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noun Dishonest or underhand behaviour — fiddling figures, cutting corners or quietly breaking the rules — that somebody suspects is going on.
"The auditors found some monkey business in the expenses claims."
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noun Silly or mischievous behaviour, especially by children who should be settling down.
"Right, lights out, and no monkey business."
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monkey business in a sentence
- The auditors found some monkey business in the expenses claims.
- There will be no monkey business with the ballot papers on my watch.
- Right, lights out, and no monkey business.
- Bed now, and no monkey business.
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What is "monkey business" in Dutch?
"monkey business" in Dutch is apenstreek. monkey business means: Dishonest or underhand behaviour — fiddling figures, cutting corners or quietly breaking the rules — that somebody suspects is going on.
How do you use "monkey business" in a sentence?
Example: "The auditors found some monkey business in the expenses claims." In Dutch, "monkey business" is apenstreek.
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