It is useless to cry over spilt milk.
cry over spilt milk
idiomTo worry about unfortunate events which have already happened and which cannot be changed.
You lost the game, but there is no point in crying over spilt milk.
Although the investment failed, the manager urged his team to move forward rather than cry over spilt milk.
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cry all the way to the bank
To be happy due to the receipt of money, but sad about the cause.
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cry cupboard
To want or need food; to show signs of hunger.
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cry down
To condemn, disparage.
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cry for help
Acting out as a means of displaying a subconscious desire for attention or help.
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cry foul
To protest about something which appears to be unjust.
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cry in one's beer
To feel sorry for oneself; to feel sadness or regret, especially in combination with self-pity.
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cry one's eyes out
To weep for an elongated time, or in an excessive manner.
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cry oneself to sleep
To cry until or to fall asleep.