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leave to stew

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leave somebody to stew  also let somebody stew
if you leave someone to stew, you leave them to worry about something bad that has happened or something stupid they have done I could have said a few comforting words and made him feel better but I thought I'd let him stew a while instead.
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Cover the pan, put on a very low heat, and leave to stew gently for 20-30 minutes, until the beans are tender.
Mean bean machine by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
Allow the paper to dry completely, then to add some more colour, brew up a half cup of warm water with four tea bags and leave to stew for about five minutes.
HOME STYLE: Art as easy as one, two, tree 10; PICTURE THIS: A CRAFTY ... by Ensor, Nan / Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
 
 
 
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