Meaning Don't fret pointlessly about some mistake or loss when it can't be remedied.
Usage Worldwide.
Example
- Well, the vase is smashed. There's no point crying over spilt milk.
Pronunciation
Idiom
Dont cry over spilt milk
What does "Dont cry over spilt milk" mean?
Don't fret pointlessly about some mistake or loss when it can't be remedied.
Don’t cry over spilt milk
Britain, 17th century proverb.