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rake over the ashes

to think about or to talk about unpleasant events from the past. There is no point in raking over the ashes now, you did what you thought was right at the time.

See also: over, rake

sackcloth and ashes (slightly formal)

if you wear sackcloth and ashes, you show by your behaviour that you are very sorry for something you did wrong. I've already apologized. How long must I wear sackcloth and ashes before you'll forgive me?