Third-person singular simple present indicative form of rake over the coals

Alternative spelling of rake and scrape

(literally) To step on the tines of a garden rake, causing the handle of the rake to rise from the ground rapidly, invariably striking the person walking in the face.

A percentage of an amount of money taken by a third-party as a bribe, as part of an unlawful enterprise, or as a commission from the pot of a casino game.

(simile) Incredibly thin, at an unhealthy-looking level of thinness.

plural of rake-off

(transitive, intransitive, figuratively) To bring up or uncover (something), as embarrassing information, past misdeeds, etc.

(idiomatic) To collect, assemble or gather small amounts (especially of money), from various sources, with some difficulty

(idiomatic) To discuss something unpleasant from the past.

a long-handled tool for pulling snow off a roof.