more fun than a barrel (full) of monkeys

idiom

US, informal + somewhat old-fashioned
: very funny and enjoyable
The ads say the movie will be more fun than a barrel of monkeys.

Dictionary Entries Near more fun than a barrel (full) of monkeys

moreen

more fun than a barrel (full) of monkeys

more heat than light

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“More fun than a barrel (full) of monkeys.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20fun%20than%20a%20barrel%20%28full%29%20of%20monkeys. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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