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Meaning of 'It's no use crying over spilt milk'

What does the saying 'It's no use crying over spilt milk' mean?

Idiom: It's no use crying over spilt milk

Meaning:

This idiom means that getting upset after something has gone wrong is pointless; it can't be changed so it should be accepted.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Food and Eating | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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