English / proverb
Curiosity Killed the Cat
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Prying into matters that do not concern you or excessive meddling can bring unexpected danger or misfortune.; Being overly inquisitive about things that do not concern you can result in danger or misfortune
In context
01
When the young intern kept inquiring about sealed management files, his senior mentor warned him that curiosity killed the cat.
02
Elders frequently remind reckless youngsters that curiosity killed the cat, so avoid venturing into abandoned properties.
Synonyms
mind your own business,meddling leads to ruin,prying brings trouble
Antonyms
healthy caution,mindful discretion,wise indifference
Collocations
remember that curiosity killed the cat,warn that curiosity killed the cat,proverb curiosity killed the cat