monkey trap

monkey trap
a) A cage containing a banana with a hole large enough for a monkeys hand to fit in, but not large enough for a monkeys fist (clutching a banana) to come out. Used to "catch" monkeys that lack the intellect to let go of the banana and run away.
b) A clever trap of any sort, that owes its success to the ineptitude or gullibility of the victim.
Syn: monkey jar

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