American Idioms and Expressions

Curiosity Killed The Cat Idiom

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curiosity killed the cat
What does curiosity killed the cat mean?
being nosy and interested in the business of other people may cause someone trouble"Don`t keep asking so many questions. Remember curiosity killed the cat."
curiosity killed the cat
What does curiosity killed the cat mean?
being too nosy may lead a person into trouble"You should not worry about what your friend is doing. Remember, curiosity killed the cat."
curiosity killed the cat
What does curiosity killed the cat mean?
asking questions or being curious about something that is not your business is often not a good thing"Curiosity killed the cat," the mother said as the child asked questions about her birthday party.
curiosity killed the cat
What does curiosity killed the cat mean?
being too nosy or curious may get a person into trouble "You should not worry about what your friend is doing. Remember, curiosity killed the cat."


Some Random Idioms
tell it to the marines/Sweeney
What does "tell it to the marines/Sweeney" mean?
I do not believe you, stop trying to fool meMy friend said that she was going to start her own business but I told her to tell it to the marines as I did not believe her.
back in the day
What does "back in the day" mean?
idiom. a long time ago when style, fashion, and taste were different
up to here with (someone/something)
What does "up to here with (someone/something)" mean?
sick of some continual bad or irritating behaviorI have had it up to here with his coming late to work.
able to (do something) with one's eyes closed/shut
What does "able to (do something) with one's eyes closed/shut" mean?
able to do something very easily The car mechanic was able to fix my car with his eyes closed.

take the starch out of (someone)
What does "take the starch out of (someone)" mean?
to make someone less arrogant, to make someone tired and weakThe criticism by the teacher took the starch out of the girl who thought that she was the best in the class.
beat the gun
What does "beat the gun" mean?
do something before the ending signal of a game etc. do something before the ending signal of a game etc.We were able to beat the gun and applied before the final deadline to get the free basketball tickets.
be laid up
What does "be laid up" mean?
be confined to bed or unfit for workHe has been laid up for a few days because of a cold.
a hot rod
What does "a hot rod" mean?
an automobile that is changed so that it can go very fastHe has always loved cars and was a member of his local hot rod club when he was a teenager.
give a flying fuck
What does "give a flying fuck" mean?
not care at all; have absolutely no interest whatsoever. Who gives a flying fuck? 2. Why should I give a flying fuck about that?
free and easy
What does "free and easy" mean?
informalThe man's attitude toward his work is free and easy.
Storm in a teacup
What does "Storm in a teacup" mean?
If someone exaggerates a problem or makes a small problem seem far greater than it really is, then they are making a storm in a teacup.
TLA
What does "TLA" mean?
three-letter acronym

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