Rake up Meaning in English
expression
Definición
To mention unpleasant or past things that people may want to forget, often in a way that causes trouble or discomfort.
Uso & Matices
Mainly informal and often used to criticize someone for bringing up past issues, especially sensitive or negative ones ('rake up old arguments'). Not used for physical raking. Frequently appears with 'old stories', 'the past', or 'trouble'. Avoid confusing with literal 'rake' (for leaves).
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Please don't rake up what happened last year.
basic
Why do you always rake up my mistakes?
basic
He tried not to rake up old arguments.
basic
Every time we meet, she somehow manages to rake up something embarrassing from my past.
natural
Journalists often rake up scandals even years after they happen.
natural
Let’s focus on solutions instead of trying to rake up old trouble.
natural