The glass broke, but don't cry over spilt milk.
don't cry over spilt milk
idiomThere's no reason to complain about something that can't be fixed
Origin
first recorded 17th c.Recorded as a proverb by James Howell (1659): 'no weeping for shed milk'.
I know you missed the train, but don't cry over spilt milk; we can just take the next one.
While the loss of the contract was disappointing, the manager reminded the team not to cry over spilt milk and to focus on future opportunities instead.
Last updated June 7, 2026