There are so many sayings about animals, some of which date back centuries. But have you ever wondered what they mean and where they came from? Well, straight from the horse's mouth, Scallywags lets the cat out of the bag on a few ... Meaning: being too nosy or inquisitive can lead to unpleasant repercussions or situations. Originally, this proverb was 'care killed the cat' and was a warning about the effects of worry on wellbeing, using the cautiousness of cats to illustra