stew in (one's) (own) juice(s)

To brood over one's unpleasant emotions, such as guilt, anger, or anxiety, in isolation. Kevin was in such a foul mood at dinner that I left early and just let him stew in his own juice. I can tell the suspect is racked with guilt. Let her stew in her juices for a while, and she'll confess.

stew in your own juice

suffer the unpleasant consequences of your own actions or temperament without the consoling intervention of others. informal

See also: juice, own, stew

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stew in (one's) (own) juice(s)
stew in one's own juice
stew in own juice
stew in (one's) own broth
stew in (one's) own gravy
stew in (one's) own grease
fall out with (someone) about (something)
fall out with (someone) over (something)
fall out with (someone)
gut-wrenching

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