Meaning of the word "monkey see, monkey do" in English
What does "monkey see, monkey do" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
monkey see, monkey do
US /ˈmʌŋ.ki siː ˈmʌŋ.ki duː/
UK /ˈmʌŋ.ki siː ˈmʌŋ.ki duː/
Idiom
used to describe the act of mimicking or imitating someone's actions without much thought or understanding
Example:
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The toddler started using the remote after watching his dad; it's a classic case of monkey see, monkey do.
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If you start swearing, the kids will too—monkey see, monkey do.