Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
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 * * * proverb… … Useful english dictionary
curiosity killed the cat — As cats are naturally curious animals, we use this expression to suggest to people that excessive curiosity is not necessarily a good thing, especially where it is not their business … The small dictionary of idiomes
curiosity killed the cat — ► curiosity killed the cat proverb being inquisitive about other people s affairs may get you into trouble. Main Entry: ↑curiosity … English terms dictionary
Curiosity killed the cat — This article is about the proverb. For other uses, see Curiosity killed the cat (disambiguation). A curious kitten. Curiosity killed the cat is a proverb used to warn of the dangers of unnecessary investigation or experimentation. A less… … Wikipedia
Curiosity Killed the Cat — For the proverb, see Curiosity killed the cat. Curiosity Killed the Cat Ben Volpeliere Pierrot of Curiosity Killed the Cat at the Lafayette Parc Hotel, Lafayette, California 1987 Background information … Wikipedia
curiosity killed the cat — 1921 E. O’ NEILL Diff’rent II. 252 ‘What’d you ask ’em, for instance?’.. ‘Curiosity killed a cat! Ask me no questions and I’ll tell you no lies.’ 1973 A. CHRISTIE Postern of Fate I. iv. ‘A curiosity death,’ said Tommy. ‘Curiosity killed the cat.’ … Proverbs new dictionary
curiosity killed the cat — {informal} Getting too nosy may lead a person into trouble. A proverb. * / Curiosity killed the cat, Fred s father said, when he found Fred hunting around in closets just before Christmas./ … Dictionary of American idioms
curiosity\ killed\ the\ cat — informal proverb Getting too nosy may lead a person into trouble. Curiosity killed the cat, Fred s father said, when he found Fred hunting around in closets just before Christmas … Словарь американских идиом
curiosity killed the cat — a very curious person may find trouble or danger Don t ask so many questions. Remember, curiosity killed the cat … English idioms
curiosity killed the cat — being too nosy and interested in other peoples business may lead a person into trouble Don t keep asking so many questions. Remember curiosity killed the cat … Idioms and examples
