Can I use "it is no use crying over split milk"? in a formal writing? Thanks
Tutor said I could use some proverbs and I found it in a proverb list. Thanks

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I agree with Joshua.  It is "spilt", not "split".  The meanings are very different.

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Thanks to Joshua and Paul!

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Be careful, it is SPILT milk (or 'spilled' if you prefer American English.) S-P-I-L-T. Not 'split.'

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Hello!  I would have to say it depends on the situation, to which you are using it for.  For an essay or project that you need to write a paper, I believe it would be perfectly acceptable.  If i were for a job, or work purposes, or to a company expressing concern, I would say it would not be good to use.  In everyday situations, it is fine.  I hope that this helps!

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