stew up
The phrase "stew up" is used informally to describe both cooking and emotional states.
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Definition
B1Cooking
(informal)To cook food slowly in liquid, often in a covered pot.
Example
- She decided to stew up some vegetables for dinner.
- Let's stew up the leftovers for lunch.
B2Emotions
(informal)To become increasingly worried or agitated over time.
Example
- He started to stew up about the upcoming exam.
- Don't stew up over things you can't control.
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