
Strong Emotion / Reaction
Cry over spilled milk
Lesson: To be upset about something bad that already happened and cannot be fixed.
Use it for: strong feelings or reactions.
"Don't cry over spilled milk."

Lesson: To be upset about something bad that already happened and cannot be fixed.
Use it for: strong feelings or reactions.
"Don't cry over spilled milk."

Lesson: Strong refusal
Use it for: strong feelings or reactions.
"Over my dead body."

Lesson: To feel like you must be very careful with your words or actions because someone might get upset easily.
Use it for: strong feelings or reactions.
"I feel like I'm walking on eggshells around him."