expression, godan verb (-su)
curiosity killed the cat
Proverb warning that excessive curiosity can lead to trouble or danger. Often used to caution someone against prying too deeply into matters.
あまり詮索すると、好奇心猫を殺すということになるよ。
If you pry too much, you'll find that curiosity killed the cat.
Calque of the English proverb 'curiosity killed the cat'. The Japanese version directly translates the English phrase using 好奇心 (curiosity), 猫 (cat), and 殺す (kill).