monkey see, monkey do
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monkey see, monkey do
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Monkeys are known for imitating others.
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- A conventional explanation for mimicry, especially of a foolish action done with no consideration of the consequences. Monkey see, monkey do / Don't ever make the first move, just let 'em come to you
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phrase Translations
| Español | ¿dónde va Vicente? donde va la gente |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 猿真似 sarumane |
| 中文 | 人云亦云 rényúnyìyún |
| Português | macaco vê, macaco faz |
| العربية | القرد يرى، القرد يفعل |
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title = {monkey see, monkey do},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/monkey%20see%2C%20monkey%20do},
urldate = {2026-11-07}
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