CUROSITY KILLS THE RAT refers to ?
2006-09-15 06:00:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
ohk thn wht does it mean " curosity kills d cat "
2006-09-15 06:07:26 · update #1
THANK U ALL GUYS :-)
2006-09-15 06:17:37 · update #2
The whole saying is, "Curiosity killed the cat - satisfaction brought it back". It's more about nosey people than cats.
Curiosity galls the naturally inquisitive. If something distracts their attention, it is like an itch they cannot scratch; and if they get the answer, they return to what they had been doing previously. But until then, there is no reasoning with the nosey. They have to know, and even if it gives them a bloody nose in the process, by hook or by crook, they /will/ know.
Why cats? Cats are some of the most naturally curious creatures on record, since they have such sharp senses and a predatory zeal; they have to hunt. It's in their nature.
2006-09-15 07:06:49 · answer #1 · answered by fiat_knox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think "curiosity killed the cat" is anything to do with cats being known for being curious. It's a trick, because cats AREN'T particularly well known for being curious. So the person you say it to replies "How did it?" and then they realise they've been tricked into being curious, again, when they've just been told it can be dangerous.
2006-09-15 14:51:45 · answer #2 · answered by bh8153 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Curiousity kills the cat - cats used to get into dangerous situations cos of their nosieness.
2006-09-15 13:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by theoldecrone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that sometimes it is best not to be to curious about things. Get it killed the cat..
2006-09-15 13:09:50 · answer #4 · answered by mysticideas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mmmmmmmmmmm you got your cats and rats a little mixed up eh!
2006-09-15 15:50:52 · answer #5 · answered by Caro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've only ever heard curiosity killed the cat!
2006-09-15 13:03:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it eans that sometimes not minding your own business can land you in hot water even if your interference is out of genuine concern
2006-09-17 09:23:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its Cat and its because they are curious!! and get themselves into trouble because of it.
2006-09-15 13:09:06 · answer #8 · answered by purpletia2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing...that's cat.
2006-09-15 13:04:10 · answer #9 · answered by eirhoff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exactly what it says on the tin......
not just the cat, or rat, or bat.....but if your too nosey, you might just get it cut off....get it!!
2006-09-15 16:22:43 · answer #10 · answered by chris s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋