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Etymology
Monkeys are known for imitating others.
Meanings
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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
2003, Eminem, “Monkey See, Monkey Do”, in Straight from the Lab:Then why Hong Kong people stock toilet paper? Because monkey see monkey do. Hong Kong people stock toilet paper because people scared toilet paper come from China, tomorrow China no toilet paper, we all cannot go pang sai.
2020 February 20, Chan Chun Sing, as quoted, “Full transcript of 25-minute leaked audio recording of Chan Chun Sing dialogue with SCCCI”, in Mothership.sg:
Translations (7)
ar القرد يرى، القرد يفعل (Translations) · es ¿dónde va Vicente? donde va la gente (Translations) · fi apina matkii näkemäänsä (Translations) · pt macaco vê, macaco faz (Translations) · ja 猿真似 (Translations) · cmn 人云亦云 (Translations) · pl małpa widzi małpa robi (Translations)