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Literal translationA straw pokes the eye that sees
Usage contextWarning about being too observant or gossipy
Frequencyoccasional

Example

Başkalarının işine karışma, gören göze çöp batar.

Modern usage

Used to warn against nosiness

Similar English proverb

Curiosity killed the cat

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