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funny business

–noun Informal.
improper or unethical conduct, as deception or trickery: He won't stand for any funny business here.

Origin:
1880–85, Americanism
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Main Entry:  funny business1
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  deceptive, underhanded behavior
Main Entry:  funny business2
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  foolish behavior; shenanigans
Main Entry:  funny business3
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  amorous behavior; sexual intercourse
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monkey business

and funny business
  1. n.
    silliness; dishonest tricks. : That's enough monkey business. Now, settle down. , Stop the funny business and get to work!
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Idioms & Phrases

funny business

Deceit, treachery, unethical conduct. For example, We suspect their outfit has been up to some funny business. [Colloquial; c. 1880]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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