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cry over spilt milk
USUK
to be upset about something bad that has happened and cannot be changed
Usually negative: 'There's no use (or It's no use) crying over spilt milk.' American English says 'spilled milk'.
In context
You missed the bus, but there's no use crying over spilt milk; let's get a taxi.
I failed the test, but I won't cry over spilt milk. I'll retake it in June.
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