don't monkey around with me

don't monkey around with me

Do not try to trick me or tell me a lie; do not try to make a fool out of me; don't try to manipulate my emotions. Listen, pal, don't monkey around with me! Either pay your debts on time or we'll have to repossess your home. Don't monkey around with me—did I win the award or not?
See also: around, monkey
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • don't give me that line
  • don't give me that story
  • don't hand me that line
  • don't hand me that story
  • don't even go there
  • all in (one's) head
  • bitty
  • don't count your chickens
  • don't get me wrong