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curiosity got the better of me

To gain superiority, mastery, or an advantage over someone or something; to get control over someone or something.
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I knew I shouldn't be meddling in other people's business, but my curiosity got the better of me.

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जिज्ञासा मुझसे बेहतर हो गई

好奇心が勝ってしまった

nysgjerrigheten tok overhånd

ciekawość wzięła nade mną górę

تجسس مجھ سے بہتر ہو گیا

好奇心戰勝了我

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