(as) clever as a wagonload of monkeys
(as) clever 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 clever as a wagonload of monkeys.
See also: clever, monkey, of, wagonload
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- clever
- clever clogs
- clog
- clever boots
- of
- spark
- a bright spark
- bright spark
- be boxing clever