rue the day (that) (something) happened



rue the day (that) (something) happened

To feel bitter regret or remorse that something has happened; to wish that something never came to pass. That no-good, lying cheat! I'll make sure he rues the day he crossed me, if it's the last thing I do! Your dad must be rueing the day he agreed to buy you a car if you got an A in all your classes.
See also: happen, rue

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Anneka-English (Rare)
Waqar-Arabic
SvenjaSVEN-yahGerman
PontiusPAHN-shəs (English), PAHN-tee-əs (English)Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin, Biblical
Dewitt[də'wit]
Bryce[brais]