cry over spilt milk
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Lament or make a fuss about a misfortune that has happened and that cannot be changed.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Than thở hoặc gây ra sự ồn ào về một điều bất hạnh đã xảy ra và không thể thay đổi
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Figurative class: Metaphor (PIE-English corpus, CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31).
Common questions
What does “cry over spilt milk” mean?
Lament or make a fuss about a misfortune that has happened and that cannot be changed.
Is “cry over spilt milk” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.