Meaning of 'Stew in your own juices'
What does the saying 'Stew in your own juices' mean?
Idiom: Stew in your own juices
Meaning:
If you leave someone to stew in their own juices, you leave them to worry about the consequences of what they have done wrong or badly.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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