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    Curiosity killed the cat

    US /ˌkjʊriˈɑsɪti kɪld ðə kæt/

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    UK /ˌkjʊəriˈɒsəti kɪld ðə kæt/

    B2
    idm.Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble or harm.
    Don't pry into his affairs—curiosity killed the cat.

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    Advanced English: 5 Idioms with Unexpected Histories

    16:32Advanced English: 5 Idioms with Unexpected Histories
    • See, today we say curiosity killed the cat.

      See, today we say curiosity killed the cat.

    • They said curiosity killed the cat, but the actual original idiom was curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought him back.

      They said curiosity killed the cat, but the actual original idiom was curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought him back.

    A2

    Bride of Chucky (1998) - Tiffany Collects Chucky | Movieclips

    02:40Bride of Chucky (1998) - Tiffany Collects Chucky | Movieclips
    • And, Bailey, don't you forget, curiosity killed the cat.

      And, Bailey, don't you forget, curiosity killed the cat.

    • Curiosity killed the cat.

      Curiosity killed the cat.

    A2

    How Boredom Can Be Good For You

    03:33How Boredom Can Be Good For You
    • That curiosity is reflected in the saying, "curiosity killed the cat," sure we might come to harm, but our pushing might make us better too!

      That curiosity is reflected in the saying, "curiosity killed the cat," sure we might come to harm, but our pushing might make us better too!

    B1