softly, softly, catchee monkey



softly, softly, catchee monkey

A slow and careful way of resolving an issue, typically when dealing with a deceptive or otherwise challenging person or thing. Don't you worry, we'll lull that crook into a false sense of security and then trap him—softly, softly, catchee monkey.
See also: monkey

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CourtneyKORT-neeEnglish
EstevÃO-Portuguese
Dimitra-Greek
SigneSEENG-ne (Swedish, Norwegian), SEE-ne (Danish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Abbot['æbət]
Apollonios-Ancient Greek