“Cry over spilled milk”
Definition
To be upset about something that cannot be changed.
Examples
Examples
“There’s no use crying over spilled milk.”
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- What does "Cry over spilled milk" mean?
- "Cry over spilled milk" means to be upset about something that cannot be changed..
- How do you use "Cry over spilled milk" in a sentence?
- Example: "There’s no use crying over spilled milk."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Cry over spilled milk"?
- Плакать о том, что уже нельзя изменить. / Տխրել մի բանի համար, որը հնարավոր չէ փոխել։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.