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Idiom: Curiosity killed the cat



Idiom Definitions for '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.

Category: Animals

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