Open old wounds meaning
What does the saying 'Open old wounds' mean?
Idiom: Open old wounds
Meaning:
If you open old wounds, you revive a quarrel or problem that caused a lot of trouble in the past.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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