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Paolo - Milan Posted 21 years ago
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monkey business..

dear all,

I've ever asked me what does it mean the expression "monkey business" (just like in an old queen's song)..
  

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it is a pretty innocent expression ;-) Basically, it means something like 'up to no good' or 'fooling around'..... ' OK??? Hope this helps.

  • it is a pretty innocent expression ;-) Basically, it means something like 'up to no good' or 'fooling around'.....
  • ' OK???
  • Hope this helps.
  • Ciao, Waïti.
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Paolo mi amici,

As I was curious to know, I double-checked with an american colleague and here is what she wrote to me :


MONKEY BUSINESS can be used in several ways....it is a pretty innocent expression ;-)
Basically, it means something like 'up to no good' or 'fooling around'.....
For example:
Mom: 'I want no MONKEY BUSINESS while you should be doing your homewo
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You are so careful. Thank you.

Waiti, amico mio.

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