A1 Proverb Neutral

Cry over spilled milk.

Regret what cannot be changed.

Bedeutung

Don't be upset about something that has happened and cannot be changed.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

The phrase is deeply embedded in school culture, often taught to children to help them manage frustration. In corporate settings, it is used to encourage 'agile' thinking and rapid recovery from errors.

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Use it for small things

Only use this for minor accidents. Don't use it for serious life events.

Bedeutung

Don't be upset about something that has happened and cannot be changed.

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Use it for small things

Only use this for minor accidents. Don't use it for serious life events.

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Complete the phrase.

Don't cry over ______ milk.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: spilled

The idiom specifically uses the word 'spilled'.

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Visuelle Lernhilfen

Aufgabensammlung

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Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Don't cry over ______ milk.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: spilled

The idiom specifically uses the word 'spilled'.

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

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Yes, it is common in professional settings to encourage moving forward.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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Water under the bridge

synonym

Past events that are no longer important.

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Let it go

similar

To stop worrying.

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