up to no good
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They say they knew the cheating team had been up to no good for "ages".
From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025
I feel like Monkey's always up to no good.
From Salon • Feb. 2, 2024
The Georgia legislature recognized that people who are up to no good can abuse our citizens’ security and the public order just as gravely while wearing a business suit.
From Slate • Aug. 15, 2023
“But to them it’s suspicious that you’re up to no good or you’re doing something that you shouldn’t be doing.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2023
Doesn’t have his running lights on, so I know he’s up to no good.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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