English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "the past doesn't like to be disturbed" Mean?
Learn what "the past doesn't like to be disturbed" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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My, my... The past
It means digging into old matters may cause trouble or reveal something best left alone.
From The Winter Veil, Episode 18
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone warns that the past should not be reopened.
Usage Scenario
Use this when warning someone not to reopen old issues or secrets. It sounds literary and dramatic, so it is not the most natural everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
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The past doesn't like to be disturbed.
2
Don't disturb the past.
3
The past should stay buried.
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