A witch’s/an evil brew

noun

A harmful or malicious scheme or plan.

Her attempt to break up the friendship was nothing less than a witch's brew of lies and deceit.
Visual representation of "a witch’s/an evil brew" - A harmful or malicious scheme or plan

Often appears as...

  • brewing a witch's brew
  • encounter a witch's brew

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Disapproving

Idiomatic

noun

A menacing or disastrous mixture or collection of things.

The latest environmental report paints a witch's brew of pollution and unsustainable practices.
Visual representation of "a witch’s/an evil brew" - A menacing or disastrous mixture or collection of things

Often appears as...

  • create a witch's brew
  • unleash a witch's brew

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

noun

A drink or potion intended to produce a magical or disastrous effect.

In the fairy tale, the evil witch concocts a brew that puts the entire kingdom to sleep.
Visual representation of "a witch’s/an evil brew" - A drink or potion intended to produce a magical or disastrous effect

Often appears as...

  • concoct a witch's brew
  • drink a witch's brew

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Negative

Literary

noun

A harmful or malicious scheme or plan.

Her attempt to break up the friendship was nothing less than a witch's brew of lies and deceit.
Visual representation of "a witch’s/an evil brew" - A harmful or malicious scheme or plan

Often appears as...

  • brewing a witch's brew
  • encounter a witch's brew

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

noun

A menacing or disastrous mixture or collection of things.

The latest environmental report paints a witch's brew of pollution and unsustainable practices.
Visual representation of "a witch’s/an evil brew" - A menacing or disastrous mixture or collection of things

Often appears as...

  • create a witch's brew
  • unleash a witch's brew

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

noun

A drink or potion intended to produce a magical or disastrous effect.

In the fairy tale, the evil witch concocts a brew that puts the entire kingdom to sleep.
Visual representation of "a witch’s/an evil brew" - A drink or potion intended to produce a magical or disastrous effect

Often appears as...

  • concoct a witch's brew
  • drink a witch's brew

Usage tips

Negative

Literary

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Negative Connotations

The phrase often implies something intentionally harmful and sneaky.

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That plot to take over the company was a witch's brew of corporate espionage.
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Cautious Usage

Avoid using in sensitive contexts as it suggests deliberate malice or evil.

Illustration for Cautious Usage
The politician's campaign strategy was described as a witch's brew.
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