stew in one's juices

stew in one's juices
To be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of ones own actions.

"Nothin like mystery to keep that rotten little camp up on its toes," he muttered. "Ill just leave that mess to stew in its own juices for a while."


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