don't cry over spilled milk

don't cry over spilled milk

/ˌdoʊnt ˌkraɪ ˌoʊvər ˌspɪld ˈmɪlk/

💬 Idioms & Expressions

don't waste time worrying about things that can't be changed

“The mistake is done—don't cry over spilled milk.”

Origin: English proverb documented since 1600s, referring to futility of lamenting irreversible accidents