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care killed a cat

care killed a cat is the alternative form of care killed the cat.

Meaning of care killed the cat

Proverb

care killed the cat

  1. (archaic) Synonym of curiosity killed the cat.
  2. Too much worry is a mental burden.

Questions about care killed a cat

What is care killed a cat the alternative form of?
Care killed a cat is the alternative form of care killed the cat.

Words near care killed a cat in the dictionary

  1. care factors
  2. care for
  3. care home
  4. care homes
  5. care in the community
  6. care killed a cat
  7. care killed the cat
  8. care of
  9. care package
  10. care packages
  11. Care Sunday

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