好こう奇き心しんは猫ねこをも殺ころす

expression, godan verb (-su)

curiosity killed the cat

A proverb warning that excessive curiosity can lead to trouble or danger. Often used as a set phrase.

See also: 好奇心猫を殺す

• あまり詮せん索さくしないほうがいいよ。好こう奇き心しんは猫ねこをも殺ころすって言いうだろう。

  You shouldn't pry too much. They say curiosity killed the cat, you know.