don't monkey around with me



don't monkey around with me

Do not try to trick me or tell me a lie; do not try to make a fool out of me; don't try to manipulate my emotions. Listen, pal, don't monkey around with me! Either pay your debts on time or we'll have to repossess your home. Don't monkey around with me—did I win the award or not?
See also: around, monkey

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MiiaMEE:-ahFinnish
CatherinKATH-ə-rin, KATH-rinEnglish (Rare)
Javor-Croatian, Serbian, Slovene
Spyridoula-Greek
Reem-Arabic
Leta-English