monkey see, monkey do

== English == === Etymology === Monkeys are known for imitating others. === Phrase === monkey see, monkey do A conventional explanation for mimicry, especially of a foolish action done with no consideration of the consequences. ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === monkey see, monkey do on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Eric Partridge (2005), “monkey see, monkey do”, in Tom Dalzell and Terry Victor, editors, The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, volume 2 (J–Z), London; New York, N.Y.: Routledge, →ISBN, page 1315.