Open old sores meaning
What does the saying 'Open old sores' mean?
Idiom: Open old sores
Meaning:
When a sore is almost healed, and if a person rips or tears it open, it is way of preventing the healing process and further aggravating the pain. This phrase, metaphorically suggests, to revive or reopen a quarrel or enmity which was almost forgotten.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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