funny business
idiom
: dishonest activity
Fake bidding and other funny business occurred during the auction.
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If there was no Hokey Pokey, funny business going on, this has the votes to pass.
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Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
Make sure everyone knows your family emoji should only be used in emergencies – no funny business.
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2024
During last year's reunion, Madison LeCroy alluded to funny business between the two — and Taylor had been the one to defend her then-friend at the time.
—Lanford Beard, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
To drive the point home, Citra’s police officer dad is coming to America with her… just to make sure there’s no funny business.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 4 Dec. 2023
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Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
Make sure everyone knows your family emoji should only be used in emergencies – no funny business.
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2024
During last year's reunion, Madison LeCroy alluded to funny business between the two — and Taylor had been the one to defend her then-friend at the time.
—Lanford Beard, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
To drive the point home, Citra’s police officer dad is coming to America with her… just to make sure there’s no funny business.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 4 Dec. 2023
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“Funny business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funny%20business. Accessed 8 Sep. 2024.
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