Meaning
To bring up past unpleasant events or arguments that have been forgotten.
Cultural Background
This is very common in joint family settings where past grievances can linger for years. It is often used in political debates on TV to accuse an opponent of being stuck in the past.
Use with caution
This phrase is accusatory. Only use it if you are prepared for the other person to get defensive.
Meaning
To bring up past unpleasant events or arguments that have been forgotten.
Use with caution
This phrase is accusatory. Only use it if you are prepared for the other person to get defensive.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct verb.
बहस के दौरान पुराने झगड़ों को ______ बंद करो।
The idiom is 'गड़े मुर्दे उखाड़ना'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesबहस के दौरान पुराने झगड़ों को ______ बंद करो।
The idiom is 'गड़े मुर्दे उखाड़ना'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too informal and aggressive.
Related Phrases
पुरानी बातें कुरेदना
synonymTo pick at old things
