funny business


funny business

Unscrupulous behavior, especially that which violates the regulations, ethics, or trust of a particular situation. If there's any funny business whatsoever, I'm backing out of this deal.See also: business, funny

funny business

Deceit, treachery, unethical conduct. For example, We suspect their outfit has been up to some funny business. [Colloquial; c. 1880] See also: business, funny

ˈfunny business

(informal) something that is suspicious and probably illegal or dishonest: Now, behave yourself! I don’t want any of your funny business.If there’s any funny business going on, we’ll soon find out.See also: business, funny

funny business

verbSee monkey businessSee also: business, funny