I really monkeyed up the report this time.
monkey up
idiomTo bungle or mess up something.
He tried to fix the broken sink himself, but he ended up monkeying up the pipes instead.
Despite his extensive preparation, he monkeyed up the final presentation, leaving the board of directors confused and disappointed.
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as clever as a cartload of monkeys
Very clever, cunning or mischievous.
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barrel of monkeys
Someone or something very amusing or funny, fun, mischievous, etc.
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brass monkey
Very cold.
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brass monkeys
Very cold.
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cheeky monkey
An impudent person, usually a child.
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get one's monkey up
To make someone angry, annoyed or irritated.
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grease monkey
A mechanic, often with the specific connotation of an automobile mechanic.
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like butter on a bald monkey
Very smooth.
Last updated April 17, 2026