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UKcuriosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back
/kjˌʊɹɪˈɒsɪti kˈɪld ðə kˈat bˌʌt sˌatɪsfˈakʃən bɹˈɔːt ɪt bˈak/
/kjˌʊɹɪˈɑːsɪɾi kˈɪld ðə kˈæt bˌʌt sˌæɾɪsfˈækʃən bɹˈɔːt ɪt bˈæk/curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back
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used to imply that while excessive curiosity can have negative consequences, the pursuit of knowledge or exploration can also be rewarding and fulfilling despite the risks
curiosity killed the cat
/kjˌʊɹɪˈɒsɪti kˈɪld ðə kˈat//kjˌʊɹɪˈɑːsɪɾi kˈɪld ðə kˈæt/curiosity killed the cat
[SENTENCE]1
used to suggest that sometimes it is better to avoid prying too deeply into a situation or trying to discover too much information, as this can have negative consequences