Dredge up

Pro Tip 1/3

Negative Emotion

Using 'dredge up' often implies negative feelings about the subject being revived.

I hate to dredge up old quarrels, but we need to address them.

Pro Tip 2/3

Sensitive Topics

Be cautious when using 'dredge up' as it can make people uncomfortable by reminding them of bad experiences.

He dreaded family gatherings because someone would inevitably dredge up embarrassing childhood stories.

Pro Tip 3/3

Avoid Repetition

'Dredge up' indicates something is being revisited, so avoid using it with words like 'again' or 're-' which are redundant.

Let's not dredge up the budget mistakes we've already discussed.