curiosity killed the cat

curiosity killed the cat
curiosity killed the cat phrase
used for warning someone that something dangerous or harmful could happen to them because they are too interested in things that do not concern them
Thesaurus: ways of warning or advising someonesynonym
Main entry: curiosity

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proverb being inquisitive about other people's affairs may get you into trouble

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curiosity killed the cat — see curiosity
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Main Entry:cat

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curiosity killed the ˈcat idiom
(saying) used to tell sb not to ask questions or try to find out about things that do not concern them
Main entry:curiosityidiom

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