Meaning of the word "what's done is done" in English

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what's done is done

US /wʌts dʌn ɪz dʌn/
UK /wɒts dʌn ɪz dʌn/
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Idiom

used to say that something that has already happened cannot be changed and should be accepted

Example:
I know you regret your decision, but what's done is done.
There's no point crying over it now; what's done is done.