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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

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

She said she has seen professors cry over the last week.

From Seattle Times May 1, 2024

And the other thing as well - and I'm almost going to cry over this - people saying that Sid was unwanted.

From BBC Feb. 9, 2024

“Don’t cry over spilt milk, honey,” says Mom.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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