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to stew in one's own juice
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to suffer the unpleasant consequences of one's own deeds
What is the origin of the idiom "stew in one's own juice" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "stew in one's own juice" is somewhat unclear, but it is believed to have come from the culinary world. When one stews food in its own juices, one allows it to simmer and cook slowly in its flavorful liquid, resulting in the food absorbing its own flavors and becoming tender. In the figurative sense, "stewing in one's own juice" is used to suggest that individuals must deal with the outcomes, whether positive or negative, of their choices and actions.
Example
The vegetables stew in their own juices as they cook on the stove.
After cheating on the test, he had to stew in his own juices, facing both academic consequences and strained relationships with friends.
He decided to invest in the stock market without proper research and had to stew in his own juice when he lost a significant amount of money.
She realized the importance of owning up to her mistakes and not making others stew in their own juice due to her errors.
After spreading false rumors about her colleague, she had to stew in her own juice when the truth came out, and she lost the trust of her coworkers.
