wallow in the mire

wallow in the mire

To remain stuck in an undesirable or negative situation due to one's unwillingness to do something to change. Jane left you six months ago—it's time to stop wallowing in the mire and get back to living your life.
See also: mire, wallow
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • reconcile (oneself) to (something)
  • reconcile oneself to
  • get out of jail free card
  • hold the sack
  • dodge
  • dodge a bullet
  • such as it is
  • in for
  • be in for
  • be in for something
References in periodicals archive
wallow in the mire like you or go in For poker thrills, I know mind from
from A Standard Human Wish
It's your choice--contribute to a healthier New Zealand, or wallow in the mire. [Abridged]
Budget should spur political action
They prefer to wallow in the mire of tired tales from some "collective unconscious" that public school bashers tap into when anyone brings up the topic of education.
Quit Public Schools?: A Bad Prescription From Radio's `Dr. Laura'