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softly, softly caught the monkeyAlternative form of softly, softly, catchee monkeyRate it:

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softly, softly, catchee monkeyProceed cautiously or gently to achieve an objective.Rate it:

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softly, softly, catchee monkeyCapture a target without startling it to run away.Rate it:

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softly softlyDiscreet, low-key, careful.Rate it:

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monkey see, monkey dosimian imitation is a common trait in primatesRate it:

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caught in the disabling webs of a dilemmacaught in a dilemmaRate it:

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caught between the devil and the deep blue seaHaving a choice between two alternatives, both undesirable.Rate it:

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not be caught deadTo refuse completely to do something.Rate it:

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caught red-handedA thief who is caught in the act is described as caught red-handed.Rate it:

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caught in the actTo be found doing something that you weren't supposed to be doing, while you're doing it.Rate it:

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caught on the hopTo be in a situation of change, especially from a known to an unknown stateRate it:

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caught on the hopTo be in an unprepared situationRate it:

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caught with one's hand in the cookie jarObserved or apprehended while committing a theft, especially while embezzling money.Rate it:

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caught with one's pants downCaught off guard, unprepared, or in an embarrassing situation.Rate it:

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like a deer caught in the headlightsReferring to someone who looks or acts startled like a deer in the road as a car approaches at night.Rate it:

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walk softly and carry a big stickAlternative form of speak softly and carry a big stick.Rate it:

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speak softly and carry a big stickDo not boast or utter verbal threats, but do make others aware that you are prepared to use physical force if necessary.Rate it:

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talk softly and carry a big stickAlternative form of speak softly and carry a big stick.Rate it:

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spank the monkeyTo masturbate (male).Rate it:

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I'll be a monkey's uncle(often preceded by well) expressing complete surprise or disbeliefRate it:

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monkey on one's backA state of persistent distress or worry or the cause of such a state.Rate it:

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not give a monkey'sNot to have the slightest interest or concern.Rate it:

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cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkeyExtremely cold.Rate it:

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as agile as a monkeythe agility of monkeys in well- known by everyone! to say that someone is agile as a monkey means that he is very agileRate it:

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as agile as a monkeyif you say someone is as agile as a monkey then you are saying that the person is able to move as fast and easy as a monkey; therefore, as agile as a monkey means being able to move as swift and easy as a monkeyRate it:

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porch monkeyA lazy black person.Rate it:

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monkey businessAn activity that is considered silly, or stupid, or time-wasting.Rate it:

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brass monkeyA cocktail of vodka, rum and orange juice, sometimes with the addition of galliano.Rate it:

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brass monkeySaid of the weather when it is very cold.Rate it:

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brass monkeyAn Australian beer.Rate it:

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brass monkeyA kind of inexpensive liqueur.Rate it:

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cheeky monkeyAn impudent person.Rate it:

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grease monkeyA mechanic, often with the specific connotation of an automobile mechanic.Rate it:

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make a monkey out ofTo cause a person, organization, or action to appear foolish or inferior; to subject someone or something to ridicule..Rate it:

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monkey aroundTo act foolishly.Rate it:

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Monkey BusinessTrickery, shady acts, mischievous behavior, suspicious actionsRate it:

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monkey businessDo your homework and forget about all this monkey business.Rate it:

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monkey businessWasting time, or effort, on some foolish project.Rate it:

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monkey businessAn activity that may be considered illegal, questionable, or a vice, but not felonious.Rate it:

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monkey on one's backAn addiction, especially to narcotic drugs.Rate it:

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monkey runA place where people congregate or promenade to find a boyfriend or girlfriend.Rate it:

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monkey run^ Residents cock-a-hoop after winning fight to keep saucy underpass nameThe Yorkshire Post, 2006-03-11.Rate it:

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monkey wrenchA pipe wrench.Rate it:

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monkey wrenchA problem, obstacle or dilemma; something unexpected or troublesome.Rate it:

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monkey wrenchA wrench with a smooth adjustable jaw to grip different sizes of nuts.Rate it:

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mud monkeya piece of faecesRate it:

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Throw a Monkey Wrench into the WorksInterfering or disturbing an operation that was going in a smooth manner; destabilizing the progression of somethingRate it:

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fool aroundTo engage in frivolous behaviour; to monkey around.Rate it:

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man of the hourA man who has recently caught the attention of, or is being admired or honoured by, a large number of people.Rate it:

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double upAfter a fly ball has been caught.Rate it:

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