👉 The term "monkey puzzle" is often used to refer to a situation where one person attempts to solve a seemingly impossible problem while simultaneously attempting to escape from their predicament, all while being surrounded by monkey creatures.

Imagine having a conversation with someone at work who has just been fired for not meeting his or her target date. This scenario would be likened to solving a "monkey puzzle" at the workplace – as an employee, they are trying to understand the situation and find solutions, but instead of simply making progress towards their goals, they seem to get in the way (or perhaps even try to escape) by creating more problems. For example: - The manager was so angry with the team for not meeting the target date that she started yelling at them loudly. - As the team member tried to explain the situation calmly but quickly ran away, their supervisor immediately asked them what they were doing and why they didn't want to stay. - Another time, while they were discussing a project with their colleagues, the manager interrupted the conversation and asked for an overview of the project plan. These situations could be interpreted as being "monkey puzzles," where someone is trying to solve problems but simultaneously getting in the way or causing chaos by trying to escape. It's like finding yourself in a situation that feels impossible and yet you're also trying to find your own path through it.