Curiosity killed the cat

[seal!]

where did the saying curiosity killed the cat come from?

[scubadiver]

The expression first appeared in print in the early 1900's in an O. Henry novel

[seal!]

i mean, what does it mean, why is it used

[Quizmonster]

The suggestion is that it's best to keep your nose out of business that doesn't concern you. Cats are especially curious creatures, always interested - when they're not sound asleep, that is! - in what is going on around them. The notion of the 'killed cat' probably implies that one got too close to something dangerous - a circular saw, perhaps? - and paid the ultimate price. The lesson for humanity is: Keep out of it!

[Gef]

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[Gef]

Sorry ,the previous link doesn't seem to work - try this one. http://members.optusnet.com.au/~jimbeamblack/cat.m
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