monkey business in Spanish
monkey business in Spanish is diabluras, monada, monería — 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 Spanish
diabluras
Activity that is mischievous, stupid, or time-wasting. [from mid 19th c.]
monada
Activity that is mischievous, stupid, or time-wasting. [from mid 19th c.]
monería
Activity that is mischievous, stupid, or time-wasting. [from mid 19th c.]
travesuras
Activity that is mischievous, stupid, or time-wasting. [from mid 19th c.]
chanchullos
Activity that is morally questionable or even mildly illegal.
juego sucio
Activity that is morally questionable or even mildly illegal.
trapicheos
Activity that is morally questionable or even mildly illegal.
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 Spanish?
"monkey business" in Spanish is diabluras, monada, monería. 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 Spanish, "monkey business" is diabluras, monada, monería.
Are there other ways to say "monkey business" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "monkey business": diabluras, monada, monería, travesuras, chanchullos, juego sucio.
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