Our teacher warned us not to try any monkey business while she was out of the room.
the new nanny will not tolerate such monkey business from her charges
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The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park has some monkey business going on: updates to its primate and other animal habitats, educational buildings and pathways.—Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 18 July 2025 Do a direct export from the original system—no monkey business.—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025 The brand’s monkey business button-up collared shirt was worn by Blackpink’s Lisa in one of the opening scenes of the premiere episode.—Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025 No side bets with them or other monkey business!—Brady Dale, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for monkey business
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