to put on a monkey show; to make fun of; to tease

describes a person (usually a child) who has regained freedom after being restrained and is now acting up; literally 'a monkey whose rope has been untangled '; someone who is unruly or out of control

monkey (spoken)

literally: a monkey's bottom; describes something that is bright red / pink, especially when referring to someone's face [colloquial]

monkey picked oolong tea, a type of tea leaf

a fixed flat ladder (construction site / lift pit)

(n.) refers to the monkey character Sun Wukong (Monkey King) from Chinese the classic novel Journey to the West; refers to a naughty, mischievous child

literally: 'a monkey suit', to describe clothes that are poorly fitted (usually too tight or too small)