Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cry-over-spilt-milk
idiom
kraɪ ˈoʊvər spɪlt mɪlk
Definition
To be upset or complain about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.
Examples
- There’s no use crying over spilt milk; we just need to move on from the mistake.
- After you break something, it’s better not to cry over spilt milk and just buy a new one.
- She was upset about losing the game, but her coach reminded her not to cry over spilt milk.
Meaning
It refers to the act of regretting or getting upset about a past event that is unchangeable and doesn’t serve any purpose.
Synonyms
- Don’t dwell on the past
- What’s done is done
- No use complaining
