The storm 'threw a monkey wrench into' their plans for a picnic. [=the storm ruined their plans for a picnic]
After many years of disappointment, she finally 'got the monkey off her back' by winning the championship.
Our teacher warned us not to try any 'monkey business' while she was out of the room.
(..) Take a sweater! Oh... damn! - What is she doing? - I have no idea. Mom? Maya's monkey! She loves this monkey! I have to wash it. I think it's great. I mean, think of what we can do (..)2005 TvShow: Six Feet Under Title: Everyone's Waiting Season: 5 Episode 12
(..) We were just outside picking flowers. Ruth, it isn't the 's anymore, no matter how you dress. So you're ready to go, you little monkey? No! - No?! - Go where? Well, back to Brenda's of course. (..)2005 TvShow: Six Feet Under Title: Everyone's Waiting Season: 5 Episode 12