Monkey Idioms
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What is an Idiom?
There are a number of idioms that are related to Monkeys.
Some are negative and derogatory, but some can be positive and complimentary.
An idiom is a phrase or an expression that cannot be taken literally.
When you use an idiom in everyday language, then it has a different meaning than the basic meaning or definition of the words as found in a dictionary.
An example of this might be "Get your skates on." If taken literally, then you are being told to put on your skates. However, this phrase, or idiom is often used by someone who is telling you hurry up.
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"A Monkey on your Back."
A way of saying that there is serious problem that you cannot forget.
A way of saying that you should stop messing around. To settle down and stop the monkey business.
"Funny as a Barrel of Monkey's."
To be extremely funny.
To make a person appear foolish or silly.
Celebes Macaque Makes a Silly Face at the Omaha Zoo, Henry Doorly Zoo, Nebraska
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To way of saying that you only get what you pay for. If you pay silly, low wages, then you will get silly people.
Chimpanzee Flexing its Muscles
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A song parody about animal idioms
From Pacifica High Schools Spring Plays Festival
"I'll be a Monkey's Uncle."
A way of saying that something is very unlikely.
Monkey Idioms from BBC Learning - YouTube
"Grease Monkey."
A way of describing a mechanic who works on automobiles or airplanes.
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"To Monkey with Something."
To interfere with something.
A way of saying that you do not care about something at all.
Monkey at Yong Kasem Beach, Known as Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don Island, Thailand, Southeast Asia
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"Monkey Suit."
A Tuxedo
A way of saying that it is extremely cold.
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To imitate someone. Children often copy - imitate the behaviours of their parents.
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Is a certain vet detective about to become an endangered species?
It's been over a decade since Jessica Popper spoke to vet-school friend Erin Walsh. So when Erin calls out of the blue, Jess agrees to meet her. When Erin doesn't show, Jessie begins to suspect that her old pal was making a monkey out of her-until she learns that Erin was murdered.
A few more of my Idioms lenses....
I hope that you enjoyed this lens. Feedback always welcomed...
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Centavo
May 13, 2012 @ 7:13 pm | delete
- There's no monkey on your back! Loved your lens. Thanks for the great pictures and fun idioms.
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Gloriousconfusion
May 13, 2012 @ 9:36 am | delete
- I love monkeys, and enjoyed the lens, so here are some Angel blessings
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bejeezers May 13, 2012 @ 10:14 am | delete
- Thank you for your visit and blessing of this lense. Always appreciated.
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flicker
Apr 28, 2012 @ 9:39 pm | delete
- Fun article! Enjoyed it thoroughly.
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livinglargeandhappy
Apr 24, 2012 @ 6:16 pm | delete
- Ha. This lens is right up my alley. We had several monkeys as kids. And...I have another idiom re monkeys for you--I remember it from Spanish class: "Aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda." It translates loosely as: "A monkey in a silk suit is still a monkey."
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