funny business
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可疑行为, 欺骗
any activity or behavior that is considered suspicious, dishonest, or deceptive, often intended to deceive or cheat others
The idiom "funny business" has been in use since the early 20th century and conveys the idea of actions or dealings that may not be entirely trustworthy. It is often used in a lighthearted or casual manner, but can also convey a more serious tone when referring to potentially unethical conduct.
- I suspect there's some funny business going on with the company's financial statements.
我怀疑公司的财务报表中有一些猫腻。
- She always keeps an eye out for any signs of funny business in her neighborhood.
她总是留意她社区里任何可疑行为的迹象。
- They are investigating the case to determine if there's any funny business involved.
他们正在调查此案，以确定是否涉及任何可疑行为。
- Last week, we discovered there had been some funny business with the accounting records.
上周，我们发现会计记录中存在一些可疑行为。
- The authorities uncovered a series of funny business activities that had been happening for months.
当局揭露了一系列数月来一直在进行的可疑商业活动。