The chef was in a stew trying to perfect the recipe.
in a stew
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She was in a stew over the upcoming deadline.
in a stew
Frequency:
70
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He found himself in a stew after losing his wallet.
Idiomatic Expressions for in a stew
Phrase: stew in one's own juice
Meaning: to suffer the consequences of one's own actions or decisions
Usage: After making a rash decision, he had to stew in his own juice.