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"Curiosity killed the cat" is an expression that means don't be nosy because you could get hurt. This expression is derived from the fact that cats are nosy and mischievous and often find themselves is dangerous situations, such as being stuck in a tree or running in front of traffic, etc.
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The idiom says what killed the cat?
Curiosity killed the cat.
What sayings or idioms contain the word 'curiosity'?
curiosity killed the cat
Why did curiosity kill the cat?
Cats are curious creatures and poke their noses into anything that looks interesting. Sometimes that can be dangerous, so it is said that "Curiosity killed the cat."It is also said "But satisfaction brought him back" because even if the cat is in danger, at least it satisfied its curiosity.
How do you use curiosity in a sentence?
the girl showed curiosity by asking her teacher. typed by diya wadhwani
Whats the opposite of curiosity and what does it mean?
An antonym is a word that means the opposite. Antonyms for the word curiosity include disregard, indifference, unconcern, and conformity.
The idiom says what killed the cat?
Curiosity killed the cat.
If curiosity killed the cat why were you a suspect?
Because................................................................................... You are curious about why the cat was killed, and that was what killed the cat!
What does care killed the cat mean?
It is very likely that "curiosity killed the cat" is meant rather than "care killed the cat". That idiom means that being curious is sometimes dangerous.
How fast is curiosity?
Slightly faster than the reactions of a cat, since "curiosity killed the cat".
What sayings or idioms contain the word 'curiosity'?
curiosity killed the cat
Is the word curiosity considered a noun?
Yes, "curiosity" is considered a noun. It refers to a strong desire to know or learn something, inquisitiveness, or a strange or unusual object or fact.
Curiosity killed the?
Curiosity killed the cat. It's a proverb warning that prying into other peoples' matters can get you in trouble.
What is the literal meaning for curiosity killed the cat?
the cat drank poison
What is the action verb of curiosity killed the cat?
The verb in that expression is "killed."
Why was curiosity not subject to diciplinary action when it killed that poor cat?
Because curiosity is above the LAW!
What does the saying 'curiosity killed the cat' mean?
"Curiosity killed the cat" means that curiosity bits everyone and they want to know what is happening or what is going to happen next. so dont go wondering around cause youll end up getting cuaght, or you can end up getting hurt.
Who had a hit in 1987 with misfit?
curiosity killed the cat did x
