Let somebody stew in their own juice

phrase

To let someone suffer the consequences of their own actions.

He made a big mess in the kitchen, so I let him stew in his own juice and clean it up.
Visual representation of "let somebody stew in their own juice" - To let someone suffer the consequences of their own actions

Often appears as...

  • stew in his own juice
  • stew in her own juice

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

phrase

To let someone suffer the consequences of their own actions.

He made a big mess in the kitchen, so I let him stew in his own juice and clean it up.
Visual representation of "let somebody stew in their own juice" - To let someone suffer the consequences of their own actions

Often appears as...

  • stew in his own juice
  • stew in her own juice

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "let somebody stew in their own juice"
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Consequence Focus

Underscores the result of a person's actions rather than emotional distress.

Illustration for Consequence Focus
When he lost the money, they let him stew in his own juice.
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Not Literal

This phrase is figurative and not about cooking or physical activity.

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After lying, she had to stew in her own juice, realizing no one would bail her out.
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Personal Responsibility

It highlights the importance of dealing with one's own mistakes or failures.

Illustration for Personal Responsibility
He didn't meet the deadline, now he's stewing in his own juice with the boss.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Consequence Focus

Underscores the result of a person's actions rather than emotional distress.

Illustration for Consequence Focus
When he lost the money, they let him stew in his own juice.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

This phrase is figurative and not about cooking or physical activity.

Illustration for Not Literal
After lying, she had to stew in her own juice, realizing no one would bail her out.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Responsibility

It highlights the importance of dealing with one's own mistakes or failures.

Illustration for Personal Responsibility
He didn't meet the deadline, now he's stewing in his own juice with the boss.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Consequence Focus

Underscores the result of a person's actions rather than emotional distress.

Illustration for Consequence Focus
When he lost the money, they let him stew in his own juice.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

This phrase is figurative and not about cooking or physical activity.

Illustration for Not Literal
After lying, she had to stew in her own juice, realizing no one would bail her out.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Responsibility

It highlights the importance of dealing with one's own mistakes or failures.

Illustration for Personal Responsibility
He didn't meet the deadline, now he's stewing in his own juice with the boss.
Visual representation of the word "Let somebody stew in their own juice"

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