cry over
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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
Then I’d sit on the porch and cry over what I’d heard and seen, over what had become of my town.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 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
Never again would she cry over Salvador, she vowed bitterly.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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