2006-07-02 06:41:47 · 14 answers · asked by roger c 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Video & Online Games
It's an idomatic expression.
Curiosity killed the cat reminds us that being too curious can be dangerous. Example: "What do you think is down that dark street?" Reply: "I would rather not find out. Curiosity killed the cat."
Curiosity killed the cat recalls a story in which "the cat" was killed because he was too curious and followed "curiosity" too far. Example: "That reporter has been asking a lot of questions and the boss doesn't like it." Reply: "Curiosity killed the cat."
Cats are curious animals that like to investigate, but their curiosity can take them places where they might get hurt. Children especially, like cats, are curious and like to test to find out what is dangerous. Example: "My son stuck his finger into the electrical outlet and got a huge shock! He said he wanted to find out how it would feel." Reply: "It's a good thing he wasn't hurt! Curiosity killed the cat."
2006-07-02 06:44:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 3⤋
Curiosity killed the cat. But satisfaction brought it back!
Everyone here is right, I'm just surprised no one mentioned the second part to the saying (I don't know if it originally included that part, but I've definitely heard it before).
Anyway, being curious/nosy/adventurous might pose a risk, but the satisfaction and rewards that often come from taking the chance can be worth it!
2006-07-02 14:34:41 · answer #2 · answered by Andrea 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cat was too curious and not cautious this is what killed him. Applied into a story it would go there was a cat that decided he was curious to see what it was like to crawl underneath a cars tire and when the car backed up the cat was killed. In other words cats are very curious about everything even things they shouldn't be curious about. Applied to a conversation in my opinion it's nothing more than a stupid metaphore.
2006-07-02 13:45:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When someone gets nosy into other people's business and finds out something they wish they hadn't, that means that they didn't find what they were looking for. Also, have you ever noticed when a cat gets into something and can't get out of it? Same thing.
2006-07-02 13:44:54 · answer #4 · answered by ddevilish_txnfml 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that a lot of times, we find more than what we bargained for when we get into other peoples' business. . .So mind your own business, basically
2006-07-02 13:45:26 · answer #5 · answered by Gennie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats are curious they are also stupid; therefor they get themselves killed doing stupid things.
2006-07-02 14:28:38 · answer #6 · answered by Han Solo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mind your own business.
2006-07-02 13:43:14 · answer #7 · answered by boker_magnum 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when you find yourself in a situation that you cant get out of! Ben there done that bought the t-shirt lol
2006-07-02 13:45:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means to keep your nose in your own business-you never know what will happen if you don't!!!
2006-07-02 13:43:49 · answer #9 · answered by SidTheKid 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it means that u have to be careful or youll end up in trouble
2006-07-02 14:18:32 · answer #10 · answered by Speedy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋