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cry over spilt milk

verb

Definitions

  1. To worry about unfortunate events which have already happened and which cannot be changed.

    • 'Tis a Folly to cry for spilt Milk.
    • The Willington Mare, when she started so fast, Ah! we little thought then that the race was her last: Accurst be the stake that was stained with her blood! But, why cry for spilt milk?—May the next be as good.
    • There's no more time for crying over spilled milk Now it's time for crying in your beer

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