Stop that monkey business and get back to work!
The children were engaged in all sorts of monkey business when the teacher stepped out
I don't want to hear any monkey business; just give me the facts
He suspected some monkey business was going on with the accounts
The police are investigating allegations of monkey business in the financial sector
Don't let the kids get away with too much monkey business during the holidays
The teacher had to put a stop to the monkey business in the back row
We need to be serious about this project and avoid any monkey business
He was tired of his colleagues' constant monkey business and decided to find a new job
The contract was straightforward; there was no room for monkey business
Stop that monkey business and get to work.
I promise, no more monkey business, just honest effort.
Good. Let's finish this task quickly.
Stop the monkey business and get back to work
Cease this foolishness and resume your tasks
Enough fooling around; focus on your work now