B2 — Upper Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Riaprire una ferita
To reopen an old wound
Literal Translation
"To reopen a wound"
What it means
To reopen an old wound; to bring up painful memories of a past relationship. A powerful metaphor for the resurgence of pain when encountering a past love or being reminded of a failed relationship.
Example in context
"Vederlo di nuovo ha riaperto una ferita che credeva guarita."
"Seeing him again reopened a wound she thought had healed."
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