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monkey business

–noun
1. frivolous or mischievous behavior.
2. improper or underhanded conduct; trickery.

Origin:
1880–85, Americanism
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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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