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rake over

idiom

To discuss something unpleasant from the past.


Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    rake over the coals

    To call to task or to reprimand severely.

  2. 02

    rake together

    To collect, assemble or gather small amounts (especially of money), from various sources, with some difficulty

  3. 03

    step on a rake

    To fall victim to an avoidable (usually self-caused) hazard or error.

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