How to Pronounce "cry over spilled milk"
expression
KRY OH-ver SPILED MILK
kry OH-vuh spild milk
Definition
To be upset or complain about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹaɪ/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈspɪɫd/ /ˈmɪɫk
British English
kɹˈaɪ/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /spˈɪld/ /mˈɪlk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRY OH-ver SPILED MILK
UK
kry OH-vuh spild milk
Listen in Context
Don't cry over spilled milk; just move on and try again.
It's no use to cry over spilled milk after the test is over.
She told him not to cry over spilled milk when he lost his wallet.
I know the project failed, but let's not cry over spilled milk—we have to focus on the next step.