reopen old wounds

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1.
USUKAustraliaGlobalinformalneutralidiomatic
- To bring up past hurts, grievances, or traumatic events in a way that causes renewed emotional pain or distress.
2.
Globalneutral
- To cause a healed physical injury, scar, or surgical site to open or become injured again.

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