monkey trap

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Synonyms: honey trap, monkey trial, monkey cap

Antonyms: honey trap, monkey trial, monkey cap

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|literally}} A cage containing a banana with a hole large enough for a monkey's hand to fit in, but not large enough for a monkey's fist (clutching a banana) to come out; [[anecdotal]]ly used to catch monkeys that lack the intellect to let go of the banana and run away.
2. {{lb|en|figuratively}} A clever trap of any sort, that owes its success to the ineptitude or gullibility of the victim.

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