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What does the expression Well I will be a monkey's uncle mean?In: Idioms and Slang |
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Monkey's Uncle - Originated in 19th century London. Derived from the (Darwinian) idea that descendants of monkeys i.e. humans are more intelligent and thus that monkey's ancestors must have been less intelligent. Used as an expression of surprise.
When using the phrase "I'll be a monkeys uncle" then the above explanation is accurate. However, when some says "I don't give a monkeys uncle" then the source is more likely to refer to money (notably five hundred pounds which got it's origins from the old Indian 500 rupee note that had a picture of a monkey on it).
Monkey's Uncle - Originated in 19th century London. Derived from the (Darwinian) idea that descendants of monkeys i.e. humans are more intelligent and thus that monkey's ancestors must have been less intelligent. Used as an expression of surprise.
When using the phrase "I'll be a monkeys uncle" then the above explanation is accurate. However, when some says "I don't give a monkeys uncle" then the source is more likely to refer to money (notably five hundred pounds which got it's origins from the old Indian 500 rupee note that had a picture of a monkey on it).
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