| Phrase/Idiom | rake over the ashes / coals |
|---|---|
| Definition | When people rake over the ashes, they discuss an unpleasant event which took place in the past. |
| Example | Her small business went bankrupt many years ago, but she still rakes over the ashes from time to time. |
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