boş iş — meaning in English
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English meaning
- monkey business noun Dishonest or underhand behaviour — fiddling figures, cutting corners or quietly breaking the rules — that somebody suspects is going on.
Senses
boş iş is used for these senses in English:
- fool's errand (idiomatic) A foolish undertaking, especially one that is purposeless, fruitless, nonsensical, or certain to fail.
- monkey business Activity that is mischievous, stupid, or time-wasting. [from mid 19th c.]
monkey business — full definition
- noun Dishonest or underhand behaviour — fiddling figures, cutting corners or quietly breaking the rules — that somebody suspects is going on.
- noun Silly or mischievous behaviour, especially by children who should be settling down.