trò khỉ

Anh ấy đang làm trò khỉ trước mặt mọi người.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Monkey business / foolish trick / indecent act: An action that is considered silly, improper, lacking in seriousness, or morally questionable. It implies behavior that is childish, undignified, or contemptible.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh làm cái trò khỉ gì thế! (What kind of monkey business are you doing!)
  • Đừng có mà trò khỉ! (Don't you dare pull any foolish tricks!)
  • Hắn ta lại bày trò khỉ ra rồi. (He's up to his indecent tricks again.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase often carries a strong tone of disapproval, scorn, or reprimand. It is used to criticize actions perceived as a waste of time, disrespectful, or morally offensive.

Variants and Related Words

• Trò hề (n): farce, joke. Refers to an absurd or ridiculous situation or action.
• Trò đùa (n): joke, prank. Generally a lighter term for a playful trick.

Synonyms

• Monkey business: Silly or mischievous behavior.
• Foolish trick: A silly or stupid act.
• Shenanigans: Secret or dishonest activity, or mischief.
• Indecent act: Behavior that is offensive to accepted standards of propriety.

Related Idioms

• Bày trò: to devise/plot tricks, often with a negative connotation.
  • Thằng bé lại bày trò khỉ gì đây? (What monkey business is that boy plotting now?)