Chill out
Definition: relax; become claim
Usage: slang, informal, not used in writing
Sample Dialogue:
A: What’s wrong? You look terrible.
B: I’m really nervous. I have a huge exam this afternoon.
A: Did you study?
B: Yeah, for about eight hours.
A: Well then, chill out! You’re going to do fine.
Own Sentence: I like to chill out at the pool with some ice cream and a big glass of lemonade.
Usage: slang, informal, not used in writing
Sample Dialogue:
A: What’s wrong? You look terrible.
B: I’m really nervous. I have a huge exam this afternoon.
A: Did you study?
B: Yeah, for about eight hours.
A: Well then, chill out! You’re going to do fine.
Own Sentence: I like to chill out at the pool with some ice cream and a big glass of lemonade.
Cry over spilled milk
Definition: regret or feel sorry about something that can’t be changed because it has already happened
Usage: usually negative: Don’t cry over spilled milk; alternate form: There’s no use crying over spilled milk.
Sample Dialogue:
A: John Mayer is in concert next week, but he’s sold out.
B: Really? Have you tried getting tickets on eBay?
A: Yes, but they’re all gone.
B: Well, there’s no use crying over spilled milk.
Own Dialogue:
A: I lost my keys yesterday and I cannot find them anywhere.
B: Have you called the police?
A: Yes, I have, but they don’t have them.
B: Well, that’s too bad, but there is no use crying over spilled milk.
Usage: usually negative: Don’t cry over spilled milk; alternate form: There’s no use crying over spilled milk.
Sample Dialogue:
A: John Mayer is in concert next week, but he’s sold out.
B: Really? Have you tried getting tickets on eBay?
A: Yes, but they’re all gone.
B: Well, there’s no use crying over spilled milk.
Own Dialogue:
A: I lost my keys yesterday and I cannot find them anywhere.
B: Have you called the police?
A: Yes, I have, but they don’t have them.
B: Well, that’s too bad, but there is no use crying over spilled milk.