Meaning
To bring up old, forgotten, or painful issues from the past, causing renewed conflict.
Cultural Background
In traditional households, elders often warn the youth not to 'dig up the dead' to maintain family reputation. In modern offices, this is used to discourage employees from blaming past teams for current failures.
Use with caution
This phrase is aggressive. Only use it when you are ready for a confrontation.
Meaning
To bring up old, forgotten, or painful issues from the past, causing renewed conflict.
Use with caution
This phrase is aggressive. Only use it when you are ready for a confrontation.
Test Yourself
Which verb completes the idiom?
गड़े मुर्दे _____।
The idiom is 'गड़े मुर्दे उखाड़ना', meaning to dig up the past.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesगड़े मुर्दे _____।
The idiom is 'गड़े मुर्दे उखाड़ना', meaning to dig up the past.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you have a very casual relationship. Otherwise, it is too informal.
Related Phrases
पुरानी बातें कुरेदना
synonymTo scratch old issues
बात का बतंगड़ बनाना
similarTo make a mountain out of a molehill
