there's no point crying over spilt milk
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: there's no use crying over spilt milk
Meaning · English
It is useless to be upset over something that cannot be undone.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “there's no point crying over spilt milk” mean?
It is useless to be upset over something that cannot be undone.
Is “there's no point crying over spilt milk” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.