The sentence given below consists of an idiom/phrasal verb given in bold.
From the given alternatives, identify the most suitable option reflecting the meaning of the
idiom/phrasal verb

In the meeting, James kept complaining about the mistake he made last week, but his manager told him not to **cry over spilled milk** and instead focus on fixing the current issues.

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The sentence given below consists of an idiom/phrasal verb given in bold.
From the given alternatives, identify the most suitable option reflecting the meaning of the
idiom/phrasal verb

In the meeting, James kept complaining about the mistake he made last week, but his manager told him not to **cry over spilled milk** and instead focus on fixing the current issues.

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**Solution:**

1. The idiom **cry over spilled milk** means to be upset or regretful about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.

2. In the sentence, James is complaining about a past mistake, but his manager advises him not to waste time regretting what cannot be undone.

3. Therefore, the idiom implies that one should not dwell on past errors but focus on present or future actions.

**Answer:** To regret something that can’t be changed

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