Meaning of the word "cry over spilled milk" in English

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cry over spilled milk

US /kraɪ ˈoʊvər spɪld mɪlk/
UK /kraɪ ˈoʊvər spɪld mɪlk/
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Idiom

1.

to be unhappy about something that cannot be changed

Example:
It's no use crying over spilled milk; we just need to find a solution now.
She was still crying over spilled milk from last week's mistake.
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