Curiosity killed the cat

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Pro Tip 1/3

Context Matters

Used when questioning might cause trouble. Not used for general advice against curiosity. Slide

Curiosity killed the cat—don't dig into the boss's personal life.

Pro Tip 2/3

Figurative Warning

It's a figurative saying, meaning curiosity can lead to trouble, not literal death. Slide

Be careful with those files; curiosity killed the cat.

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Avoid Nosiness

Emphasizes the risks of being overly nosy or intrusive. Slide

He learned that curiosity killed the cat after his probing questions got him fired.