rake over
Dredge up thoroughly
To rake over something is to examine or revisit it thoroughly, often unpleasantly.
The phrase usually appears with old grievances, past mistakes, or painful history: There's no point raking over what happened between us.
British English favors rake over the coals where American English uses rake over the coals or drag over the coals—to criticize harshly or revive uncomfortable subjects.
Make something visible
- uncoverReveal what's hidden
- unearthExcavate or reveal hidden
- discloseReveal hidden information
- divulgeReveal private information
expose · unmask · unveil · bring to light · air · dredge up · resurface · rehash
reveal
Make something visible
divulge · expose · unmask · unveil · bring to light · air · dredge up · resurface · rehash · revisit
rehash
Restate without freshness
bring up · relive · hash out · stir up · drag up · resurrect · revive · harp on · belabor
scrutinize
Inspect with close attention
reconsider · inspect · analyze · dissect · probe · delve · sift · evaluate · appraise · critique
rake overlet go
Cease holding something
move on · forgive and forget · bury · let sleeping dogs lie · draw a line under
rake overleave alone
Refrain from disturbing
let lie · ignore · overlook · gloss over · bury