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Любопытной Варваре нос оторвали
It will not do any good to be too curious or inquisitive. See Кто не в свое дело суется, тому достается (K), Много будешь знать, скоро состаришься (M), Не суй свой нос в чужой вопрос (H)
Var.: Любопытному на базаре нос прищемили
Cf: Curiosity has a spiteful way of turning back on the curious (Am.). Curiosity killed the cat (Am., Br.). The fish will soon be caught that nibbles at every bait (Br.). Не that pries into every cloud, may be stricken by a thunderbolt (with a thunder) (Br.). Не that pries into the clouds may be struck with a thunderbolt (Am.). Не who meddles smarts (will smart) for it (Br.). That fish is soon caught who nibbles at every bait (Am.). Too much curiosity lost Paradise (Br.)

Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок. . 2013.