curiosity killed cat
Prying has consequences
Curiosity killed the cat is a proverb warning that excessive inquisitiveness can lead to trouble or harm.
The full saying sometimes continues with "but satisfaction brought it back," softening the caution with the suggestion that answers are worth the risk.
I know you want to snoop through his messages, but curiosity killed the cat.
- catSmall furry housepet
- nosyIntrusively curious
- nosy parkerOverly curious meddler
- proverbTraditional saying expressing truth
- old wives taleUnverified traditional belief
inquisitive · danger · warning · meddling · snooping · prying · poke around · whiskers · nine lives · satisfaction · feline · trouble · reckless · cautionary · secrets · forbidden · Pandora's box · peril
- animal expressionslet sleeping dogs lie, raining cats and dogs, horse sense, wild goose chase, chickens come home
curiosity killed catknowledge is power
Intellectual advantage maxim
stay curious · leave no stone unturned · forewarned is forearmed · dig deeper · ignorance is bliss
curiosity killed catcarpe diem
Grasp the present moment
seize the day · take the plunge · leap of faith · go for it · strike while the iron is hot
curiosity killed catgrowth mindset
Belief abilities improve through effort
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