cry over spilt milk meaning in Hindi

cry over spilt milk in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases

   Your sibling accidentally broke your favourite vase. Which of the following idioms might you use to tell them not to worry about it?

   A"Don’t cry over spilt milk!"B"Shallow brooks are noisy"C"You’re walking on air!"D"Bite the bullet!"
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) "Don’t cry over spilt milk!"

   Answer: a) "Don’t cry over spilt milk!"
   Explanation:
   The idiom "Don’t cry over spilt milk" means don’t be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed (जो हो गया, उसके लिए दुखी मत हो).
   This is the most appropriate thing to say to your sibling to reassure them and tell them not to worry about the broken vase.
   Why other options are incorrect:
   • "Shallow brooks are noisy" = people with less knowledge talk more (कम ज्ञान वाले अधिक बोलते हैं) → not relevant here
   • "You’re walking on air!" = feeling extremely happy (बहुत खुश होना) → doesn’t fit the situation
   • "Bite the bullet!" = accept something unpleasant or difficult (कठिनाई को झेलना) → not suitable here
   Only "Don’t cr

2. SSC CGL 2019 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Cry over spilt milk

   ATo regret uselesslyBTo blame othersCTo find a solutionDTo shout slogans
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) To regret uselessly

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option A (To regret uselessly)
   Type: Idiom
   "Cry over spilt milk" = to waste time regretting something that cannot be undone (बीती बात पर पछताना).
   Why the others are wrong
   • blame others / find a solution / shout slogans – not the meaning.

3. SSC MTS 2023 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
   My manager forced me to resign from my job as a chef since I underwent a spine surgery. I was depressed and had lost all hope. Later my father motivated me to open my own café and showed me ways to be independent. After all it is true that one should not ____________.

   Ablow hot and coldBcry over spilt milkCblow one’s own trumpetDgrease the palm
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) cry over spilt milk

   The most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank is "cry over spilt milk."
   Cry over spilt milk: To lament or be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed. It suggests that it is futile to worry about past mistakes.
   Blow hot and cold: To be inconsistent or indecisive, alternately enthusiastic and apathetic about something.
   Blow one’s own trumpet: To boast about one's achievements, abilities, or talents; to brag or promote oneself.
   Grease the palm: To bribe someone by giving them money. It implies attempting to influence someone, especially in a corrupt or dishonest manner.

Examples

• “There's no use crying over spilt milk; let's plan for the future.”

cry over spilt milk – questions

What is the meaning of cry over spilt milk in Hindi?

cry over spilt milk means “बीती बात पर पछताना” in Hindi. In English: To waste time worrying about something that cannot be changed

What are the synonyms of cry over spilt milk?

Synonyms of cry over spilt milk: regret uselessly, dwell on past.

What is the opposite of cry over spilt milk?

Antonyms of cry over spilt milk: move on, accept.

Has cry over spilt milk been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – cry over spilt milk has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC MTS 2023, SSC CGL 2019 T-2.

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