Phrase guide

stew in one's juices

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: fret, fume, mope, stew in one's own broth, stew in one's own gravy, stew in one's own grease

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: miettiä tekojaan — be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions
  • French: mijoter dans son jus — be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions
  • Icelandic: súpa seyðið af eigin hegðun — be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions
  • Icelandic: súpa seyðið af eigin gerðum — be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions
  • Italian: cuocere nel proprio brodo — be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions
  • Norwegian: steke i sitt eget fett — be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions
  • Russian: вари́ться в со́бственном соку́ (varítʹsja v sóbstvennom sokú) — be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions