to rake up

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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
to rake up
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