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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.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 13y agocuriosity beat him with a stick D: oh noes! poor kitty! :'(
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∙ 13y agoIt probably means to stay out of something in a way so you can't easily realize if something is going on.
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∙ 9y agoThe idiom phrase "Curiosity Killed the Cat" can be traced back as far as 1909. The original phrase was "Care killed the cat." The meaning of this phrase is curiosity will lead you to harm.
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∙ 11y agoThe statement "curiosity killed the cat" would be more correctly described as a saying or a proverb, rather than an idiom. It is simply a warning against being too curious.
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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
How do you use curiosity in a sentence?
the girl showed curiosity by asking her teacher. typed by diya wadhwani
What does 'curiosity killed the cat' mean?
"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.
What is the good sentences for the word careless?
I can't believe that questioner was so careless! The careless cat's curiosity led it to climb the hot stove. A careless camper can burn down a whole forest.
The idiom says what killed the cat?
Curiosity killed the cat.
How fast is curiosity?
Slightly faster than the reactions of a cat, since "curiosity killed the cat".
What is a cat's nature?
Curiosity
What sayings or idioms contain the word 'curiosity'?
curiosity killed the cat
What are some short stories based on the proverb curiosity killed the cat?
"The Cat and the Forbidden Room": A curious cat ignores warnings and enters a mysterious room, discovering a secret that changes its life forever. "Curiosity's Consequence": A cat's insatiable curiosity leads it to uncover a dangerous truth about its owner, testing the limits of its curiosity. "The Curious Cat's Dilemma": A cat's curiosity about a new neighbor leads it down a path of intrigue and suspense, ultimately teaching it a valuable lesson about curiosity.
Can a cat really die from curiosity?
If the cat is curious about something, and that something, gives him or her a shock, it could die from shock, but I have NEVER heard of a cat dying just from curiosity.
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 is the literal meaning for curiosity killed the cat?
the cat drank poison
Why was curiosity not subject to diciplinary action when it killed that poor cat?
Because curiosity is above the LAW!
How do you use curiosity in a sentence?
the girl showed curiosity by asking her teacher. typed by diya wadhwani
Curiosity killed the?
Curiosity killed the cat. It's a proverb warning that prying into other peoples' matters can get you in trouble.
Did Curiosity Kills the Cat?
no but now you have to deal with catdog hybrid baby
