How to Pronounce "rake over"
expression
ˈɹeɪk/ /ˈoʊvɝ
RAYK OH-ver
ɹˈeɪk/ /ˈəʊvɐ
RAYK OH-vuh
Definition
To search through something carefully, often old material or memories. Also, to discuss or talk repeatedly about something from the past, often something unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪk/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
ɹˈeɪk/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYK OH-ver
UK
RAYK OH-vuh
Listen in Context
She likes to rake over old family photos.
Let's not rake over the argument we had last week.
He will rake over the garden to prepare the soil.
Why do you always rake over the same mistakes I made years ago?