Definitions from Wiktionary (monkey trap)
▸ noun: (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; anecdotally used to catch monkeys that lack the intellect to let go of the banana and run away.
▸ noun: (figuratively) A clever trap of any sort, that owes its success to the ineptitude or gullibility of the victim.
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▸ noun: (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; anecdotally used to catch monkeys that lack the intellect to let go of the banana and run away.
▸ noun: (figuratively) A clever trap of any sort, that owes its success to the ineptitude or gullibility of the victim.
Similar:
monkey jar,
monkey-bread,
keddah,
monkey bars,
bandar log,
banana hammock,
bananery,
hand,
machan,
signifying monkey,
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