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Definition of old rake - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
personDated UK elderly man known for immoral behaviorDated UK
- The novel's protagonist was an old rake with a scandalous past.
- The old rake charmed everyone at the party with his tales.
- Despite his age, the old rake still pursued a life of indulgence.
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Expressions with old
ordinary or typical without special features
He just grabbed any old shirt from the closet.
card game where players avoid an unmatchable card
We played old maid during the family gathering.
valued for traditional style, charm, or nostalgia from the past
Her old school dress stood out at the party.
physical injuries that have not fully healed
His old wounds still ached in the cold weather.
return to previous habits after change
After a month of dieting, he went back to his old ways.
past time remembered as better or happier than now
People often talk about the good old days.
learning is possible at any age
Grandma started painting at 70, proving you're never too old to learn.
refers to something that is not new
Look at that car, that's an old one.
argue in a familiar, long-term, teasing way
They argue like an old married couple every day after dinner..
argue in a familiar, long-standing, and routine way
They argue like old married couples about small things.
argue repeatedly in a petty or familiar way
They bicker like an old married couple over small things.
someone who closely resembles one of their parents in traits or behavior
He is a chip off the old block, just like his father.
revert to previous habits or behaviors
After a month of dieting, he fell back into his old ways.
argue in a familiar nagging way like long-time partners often do
Those two fight like an old married couple over every little decision.
changing established behaviors is difficult
Old habits are hard to break, like biting nails.
it's difficult to change long-established habits
He still smokes despite his health issues; old habits die hard.
someone who has the wisdom of age during physical youth
He is an old head on young shoulders, always giving good advice.
describe meeting of older and newer generations or ideas
The conference was where old meets new in technology.
old ideas or things presented in a new way
The movie is just old wine in new bottles with a modern twist.
feels like past moments with happy memories
This party seems like old times with all my friends here!
situation that happens repeatedly
It's the same old story: he promises to help but never does.
male friend or dependable fellow
Tom is a good old boy who always helps out.
group of men with similar backgrounds who support each other
He got the job through the old boys' network of his university.
system of support among women
She advanced in her career thanks to the old girls' network.
Expressions with rake
collect leaves into a pile using a rake
He raked in the leaves from the yard.
use a rake to move or arrange something
He decided to rake over the fallen leaves.
gather leaves or debris using a rake
She decided to rake up the fallen leaves.
search for something by moving things around
He had to rake around in the drawer for his keys.
earn a large amount of money quickly
After launching the new product, they started to rake it in.
criticize someone harshly from a position of authority
The manager raked him over the coals for the mistake.
search in a pile or collection by moving things around
She raked through her bag to find her keys.
bring up past events to cause discomfort
She always rakes up the past during arguments.
obtain money dishonestly or unfairly
He managed to rake off a significant amount from the deal..
reprimand someone severely for their actions
The manager raked him over the coals for the mistake.
tool for smoothing soil in gardens
He used a garden rake to smooth the soil before planting.
part of a rake held by the user
He gripped the rake handle firmly while working.
gather things into a pile
She used a broom to rake together the leaves.
traditional Bahamian music using improvised instruments
Rake and scrape filled the air at the festival.
make a predictable mistake causing trouble
By ignoring the warnings, he stepped on a rake.
share of profits taken illegally
He was caught taking a rake-off from the deal.
long-handled tool for pulling snow off a roof
He used a roof rake to clear the snow.
angle between tool face and workpiece surface
The rake angle affects the cutting efficiency.
extremely thin, often looking unhealthy
She looked thin as a rake after the illness.
revisit unpleasant memories
He doesn't want to rake over old coals from his childhood.
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- French:vieux débauché, ...
- German:alter Wüstling, ...
- Italian:vecchio libertino, ...
- Spanish:viejo libertino, ...
- Portuguese:velho libertino, ...
- Chinese:老色鬼, ...
- Japanese:老いた放蕩者, ...
- Arabic:عَجُوز فاسِق, ...
- Hebrew:הוֹלֵל זָקֵן, ...
- Russian:старый повеса, ...
- Ukrainian:старий розпусник, ...
- Hindi:पुराना रासिक, ...
- Bengali:পুরনো লম্পট, ...
- Catalan:vell llibertí, ...
- Czech:starý prostopášník, ...
- Danish:gammel skørtejæger, ...
- Dutch:oude schuinsmarcheerder, ...
- Greek:παλιός γόης, ...
- Hungarian:kéjenc, ...
- Khmer:បុរសវ័យចំណាស់ដែលមានប្រព្រឹត្តិអសីលធម៌, ...
- Korean:노년의 난봉꾼, ...
- Persian:پیرمرد عیاش, ...
- Polish:stary rozpustnik, ...
- Portuguese (BR):velho libertino, ...
- Romanian:bătrân libertin, ...
- Swedish:gammal rumlare, ...
- Thai:ชายชราที่มีพฤติกรรมผิดศีลธรรม, ...
- Turkish:yaşlı çapkın, ...
- Vietnamese:ông già trăng hoa, ...
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