Phrase guide
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Sound
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verb
To remind people of (something, usually unpleasant, from the past).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To educate reluctant pupils.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, transitive
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verb
To raise a child with insufficient discipline or instillment of social etiquette.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, figuratively, transitive
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verb
Of a man: to dress in women's clothing for entertainment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drag, up.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
mention something unpleasant from the past
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: dredge up
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: mention, advert, bring up, cite, name, refer
History
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