Stew in your juices Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To be left alone with your feelings—especially anger or frustration—so you keep thinking about them and become more upset.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is informal and often used when someone is left alone to deal with negative feelings. It usually has a negative or unsympathetic tone. Commonly used to describe letting someone calm down or reflect instead of helping them immediately.
Example Sentences
She was so angry that she just wanted to stew in her juices for a while.
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Sometimes you just need to stew in your juices before you can talk about your problems.
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He let his son stew in his juices after the argument.
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I'm not going to comfort him—let him stew in his juices for a bit.
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You can't just stew in your juices—you need to talk to someone about it.
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After the failed exam, he spent the evening stewing in his juices instead of going out with friends.
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