Níl maith a bheith ag caint faoi bhainne doirte
Word for wordThere is no good in talking about spilt milk
What it meansThere is no use crying over spilt milk.
Approximate pronunciation guide
neel mah a veh eg kaynch fwee WAN-yeh DUR-cheh
Written for English speakers and editorial rather than sourced. It will get you close enough to be understood, and it is not a substitute for a native speaker. Recorded audio is planned; see About.
When to use it For the mishap that is already mopped up. Move on.
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- DictionaryÓ Dónaill, Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla (1977)s.v. bainne