rake up

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English - English
to collect (leaves etc.) into a pile by using a rake
bring to light; "He raked up the misdeeds of his predecessor"
If someone is raking up something unpleasant or embarrassing that happened in the past, they are talking about it when you would prefer them not to mention it. Raking up the past won't help anyone. = drag up
bring to light; "He raked up the misdeeds of his predecessor
rake up

    Turkish pronunciation

    reyk ʌp

    Pronunciation

    /ˈrāk ˈəp/ /ˈreɪk ˈʌp/

    Etymology

    [ 'rAk ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English racu; akin to Old High German rehho rake.
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