SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 189

SSC Stenographer - 07 Aug 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q189

What does the idiom 'Cry over spilt milk' mean?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The idiom "cry over spilt milk" means to waste time being upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.

Regret a past loss: This is the most accurate meaning, as it reflects the futility of dwelling on a situation that is already over (like spilled milk that cannot be put back in the glass).

Example: Yes, we made a mistake, but there's no point in crying over spilled milk.