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  1. 14-May-2008, 21:15 #1
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    Default idioms about regret

    could you please tell me idioms on regret and feeling sorry for doing something?
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    Default Re: idioms about regret

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    could you please tell me idioms on regret and feeling sorry for doing something?
    1.To kick oneself.

    2. Better (to be) safe than sorry.
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    Default Re: idioms about regret

    To persuade yourself or someone else that regret is a waste of time:

    1. It's no use crying over spilt milk.

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