Raking over the ashes In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "raking over the ashes", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-11-02 01:11

Meaning of Raking over the ashes (redirected from rake over the ashes/the past )

Rake over the ashes/the past disapproving informal

To keep talking about or bring up an unpleasant event or experience in the past with somebody. 

Our bankruptcy happened years ago. I don't want to rake over the past.

We've already done with that stupid project. Why are you raking over the ashes?

When I came across her, she raked over the past, the one that I just wanted to hide.

Grammar and Usage of Rake over the ashes/the past

Verb Forms

  • to rake over the ashes/the past
  • rakes over the ashes/the past
  • raking over the ashes/the past
  • raked over the ashes/the past

The verb "rake" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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