as artful as a wagonload of monkeys


(as) artful as a wagonload of monkeys

Impish or mischievous. ("Cartload" can be used instead of "wagonload.") Primarily heard in UK. Don't let those boys sit together—they're as artful as a wagonload of monkeys.See also: artful, monkey, of, wagonload

as artful (or clever) as a wagonload (or cartload) of monkeys

extremely clever or mischievous. British informalSee also: artful, monkey, of, wagonload