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Meaning of barrel of monkeys | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌbæɹ(ə)l‿əv ˈmʌŋkiz

Definitions

Someone or something very amusing or funny, fun, mischievous, etc.

idiomatic, informal

Equivalents

Suomi naurattaja

Examples

“He thinks he’s a barrel of monkeys, but he’s not particularly entertaining.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

barrel of sunshine barrel organ barrel organist barrel piano barrel plating barrel process

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