cry over
Example Sentences
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It is the rule against clichés—don’t beat dead horses, cry over spilled milk or freeze like a deer in the headlights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
However, the incident prompted a backlash, becoming a rallying cry over L.A.’s burdensome filming bureaucracy.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026
My motto in investing has always been cry over spilt milk, for analyzing errors is how you learn almost everything.
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
Later, he will cry over the thought of losing his treasured books.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 24, 2023
She was as likely to cry over a broken-winged bird as he was.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
