The saying “monkey see, monkey do” refers to the process of learning by imitation, often without a full understanding or consideration of the consequences. It implies that people, particularly children, tend to imitate the actions of others, especially those they frequently observe, such as parents or peers. 

For example:

The little boy saw his older brother using a hammer and immediately wanted to do the same, demonstrating a clear case of monkey see, monkey do.

Instead of coming up with their own ideas, the team members were just copying each other’s work; it was a real monkey see, monkey do situation.

I noticed a lot of people at the gym were doing the same strange exercise routine, it was like a monkey see, monkey do exercise class.”

She didn’t really understand the instructions, but she started doing the dance moves anyway; it was monkey see, monkey do in action.

He started using slang he heard from his friends without knowing what it meant; it was a case of monkey see, monkey do.

Tradução:

O significado de “monkey see monkey do” em português é “macaco vê, macaco faz” ou  “maria vai com as outras.” É um ditado popular que se refere à aprendizagem por imitação, onde alguém copia o comportamento de outra pessoa, geralmente sem entender o motivo ou a consequência dessa ação. 

O ditado também pode ser interpretado como uma crítica à falta de pensamento crítico e à tendência de seguir cegamente os outros, especialmente quando se trata de ações que podem ter consequências negativas.