English Expression · Intermediate
spilt milk
Something that cannot be undone
Pronunciation: say spilt milk
Meaning
Something that cannot be undone.
Example
Even looking back is foolish—that's just spilt milk. You've got just two possibilities: stop dead in your tracks, or go on.
Even looking back is foolish—that's just spilt milk. You've got just two possibilities: stop dead in your tracks, or go on.
Practice tips
- Practice spilt milk out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.