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The Monkey's Uncle is a slang expression for "really something."
The slang term "I'll be a monkey's uncle" means that one is greatly surprised by a fact or revelation. It originated around 1925 when the Scopes Monkey Trial (on evolution) was under way.
The Disney movie "The Monkey's Uncle" (1965) was about an inventor and his human-powered aircraft. The title comes from a unique legal arrangement whereby an inventor (played by Tommy Kirk) becomes the "uncle" of a chimp being raised among humans.
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∙ 10y agoThe phrase "monkey's uncle" is often used as an expression of disbelief. The origin of the phrase began with Darwin and his belief that monkeys and humans were related.
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What does the idiom well I'll be a monkey's uncle mean?
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 someone says "I don't give a monkeys uncle" the source is more likely a reference 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).I'll assume it's from the debate between Darwinism and creationism. Maybe around the time of the Scopes monkey trial. Some wag on the creationist side suggesting that the unimaginable may be true. As strange as being related to the apes.
Are monkeys solitary?
monkeys are solitary animals
What is an adjective that describes your uncle?
My uncle? Or uncles in general? Or your uncle? My uncle is genial. Uncles in general are avuncular. Your uncle is unidentified.
Which is correct your uncle died yesterday or your uncle was died yesterday?
"your uncle died"
What is the singular possessive form of uncle?
uncle's My uncle's dog is very big.
Who was the champion of the Bill of Rights in Congress?
a monkeys uncle
Is there 5 guys in 100 monkeys?
Yes, Jackson Rathbone, Ben Graupner, Jerad Anderson, Ben Johnson, and Uncle Larry!
Since Jesus is the son of God and we share 99 percent of our DNA with chimpanzees wouldn't that make God a monkeys uncle?
no. read the bible.
How do the rates of the forward and reverse reactions compare at a state of dynamic chemical equilibrium?
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What does the idiom well I'll be a monkey's uncle mean?
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 someone says "I don't give a monkeys uncle" the source is more likely a reference 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).I'll assume it's from the debate between Darwinism and creationism. Maybe around the time of the Scopes monkey trial. Some wag on the creationist side suggesting that the unimaginable may be true. As strange as being related to the apes.
How do you use monkeys' in a sentence?
The plural is monkeys. The monkeys were kept in cages. The plural possessive is monkeys'. The monkeys' cages were dirty.
Do monkeys turn into gorillas?
monkeys are monkeys. gorillas are gorillas. they are two separate species of primates
What is a group monkeys call?
A group of monkeys is called a troop of monkeys. Another collective noun is a barrel of monkeys.
What likes to eat monkeys?
lions and tigers like to eat monkeys so when the monkeys see them the monkeys camouflage
What is called group of of monkeys?
A group of monkeys is called a troop of monkeys. Another collective noun is a barrel of monkeys.
What is a number of monkeys together called?
The collective noun for monkeys is a troop of monkeys.
What types of monkeys live in the Amazon?
There are many types of monkeys in the Amazon. Somecommon species are tamarins, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, capuchin monkeys, squirrel monkeys and marmosets. There are several varieties in each specie too.http://www.allaboutwildlife.com/amazon-rainforest-monkeys
