water\ over\ the\ dam

water\ over\ the\ dam
• water over the dam
• water under the bridge
n. phr.
Something that happened in the past and cannot be changed.

Since the sweater is too small already, don't worry about its shrinking; that's water over the dam.

Compare: cry over spilled milk

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  • water over the dam — noun An event or set of events which has already happened and cannot be changed. I have two other philosophies. One is: Do the best you can with what you have. The other is: Dont worry about water over the dam. Syn: water under the bridge …   Wiktionary

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  • Water over the dam —   (USA)   If something has happened and cannot be changed, it is water over the dam …   Dictionary of English idioms

  • water under the bridge (or N. Amer. water over the dam) — past events that are over and done with. → water …   English new terms dictionary

  • water over the dam — something that is beyond recall or reconsideration …   Useful english dictionary

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