One'll rue the day In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "one'll rue the day", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-05-24 10:05

Meaning of One'll rue the day

Synonyms:

Cry Over Spilled Milk , beat your breast/chest

One'll rue the day clause

To feel very sorry about what happened or one didTo feel very sorry about what happened or one did

If you don't attend the conference, you'll rue the day.

She'll rue the day (that) she sold her car at a very low price.

Other phrases about:

you can't unring a bell

Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.

Don't Cry Over Spilt Milk

It is useless regretting about past events that cannot be changed.

in the cold light of day

Used when one has had time to clearly or objectively think about something that had happened, and they often feel sorry or ashamed about it.

beat (one's) breast

To publicly show one's feeling of sadness, guilt, or anger about something or that one is pretending to do so.

have to eat (one's) words

To have to regret, withdraw or feel foolish about what they have said.

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To be very wet

Example:

Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.

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