Open old sores イディオム
Open old sores
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.Open old sores
When a abscessed is about healed, and if a being rips or tears it open, it is way of preventing the healing action and added aggravating the pain. This phrase, metaphorically suggests, to animate or reopen a affray or acrimony which was about forgotten. Dictionary