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rake over old coals

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  1. rake over old coalsverb

    To bring back old problems; to dig up old trouble.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of rake over old coals in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of rake over old coals in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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