English / proverb
Care Killed the Cat
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Constant anxiety and agonizing over uncertain outcomes destroys one's vitality and peace of mind.
In context
01
You have constructed a prudent budget, so stop second-guessing every penny; care killed the cat.
02
She paced the floor worrying about inflation until her spouse reminded her, 'Care killed the cat, my dear.'
Synonyms
worry destroys peace,anxiety exhausts life,overthinking harms
Antonyms
tranquility,peaceful mindset,relaxed assurance
Collocations
old adage care killed the cat,don't fret because care killed the cat,know that care killed the cat