Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
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 … Словарь американских идиом
water over the dam — (USA) If something has happened and cannot be changed, it is water over the dam … The small dictionary of idiomes
water over the dam — ► water under the bridge (or N. Amer. water over the dam) past events that are over and done with. Main Entry: ↑water … English terms dictionary
water over the dam — or[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 … Dictionary of American idioms
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
water over the dam — (USA) If something has happened and cannot be changed, it is water over the dam. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
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
water under the bridge — See: WATER OVER THE DAM … Dictionary of American idioms
