barrel of monkeys

barrel of monkeys
Something very funny or amusing.

He thinks hes a barrel of monkeys, but hes not particularly entertaining.


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  • Barrel of Monkeys — is a hyperbolistic idiom referring to good natured pandemonium.According to Charles E. Funk, word historian: One monkey arouses a great deal of amusement. Two or more then double the interest and amusement. If one were to release a barrel full of …   Wikipedia

  • Barrel of Monkeys (game) — Barrel of Monkeys is a toy game first created by Lakeside Toys in 1965. Today it is produced by the Milton Bradley Company. Milton Bradley s editions consist of a toy barrel in either blue, yellow, red, or green. The barrel contains 12 monkeys,… …   Wikipedia

  • more fun than a barrel of monkeys — more fun than a barrel (full) of monkeys US informal + somewhat old fashioned : very funny and enjoyable The ads say the movie will be more fun than a barrel of monkeys. • • • Main Entry: ↑barrel more fun than a barrel (full) of monkeys see… …   Useful english dictionary

  • more fun than a barrel of monkeys —    If something is very amusing or enjoyable, you can say that it is more fun than a barrel of monkeys.     The TV quiz was more fun than a barrel of monkeys! …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • be more fun than a barrel of monkeys — American, American to be very funny or enjoyable. Their show was one of the funniest I ve ever seen more fun than a barrel of monkeys! …   New idioms dictionary

  • barrel — 1. noun /bɛɹəl/ a) A round vessel or cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends or heads. Sometimes applied to a similar cylindrical container made of metal, usually… …   Wiktionary

  • more fun than a barrel full of monkeys — more fun than a barrel (full) of monkeys US informal + somewhat old fashioned : very funny and enjoyable The ads say the movie will be more fun than a barrel of monkeys. • • • Main Entry: ↑barrel more fun than a barrel (full) of monkeys see… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Arctic Monkeys — Infobox musical artist Name = Arctic Monkeys Img capt = Arctic Monkeys. Clockwise from top right: Jamie Cook, Matt Helders, Alex Turner, Nick O Malley. Background = group or band Origin = Sheffield, England Genre = Indie rock Garage rock revival… …   Wikipedia

  • Arctic Monkeys — Datos generales Origen Sheffield, Inglaterra,  Reino Unido …   Wikipedia Español

  • Arctic Monkeys tour history — Arctic Monkeys are a four piece indie rock band from Sheffield, England. Since signing for Domino Records in 2005, the band have gained popularity in many parts of the world, and have gradually progressed to playing larger venues. Following the… …   Wikipedia

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