This is the 8984th most frequent Russian word.
расхлебывать
To deal with or sort out the consequences of a problem, often caused by someone else.
In this sentence, 'расхлебывать' is used metaphorically to indicate dealing with or resolving complications arising from a misunderstanding.
Мне пришлось расхлебывать последствия вчерашнего недоразумения.
I had to untangle the consequences of yesterday's misunderstanding.
Here, 'расхлебывать' implies the act of rectifying or dealing with issues or situations caused, often by someone else.
Он всегда заставляет других расхлебывать за него ситуацию.
He always makes others resolve situations for him.
In this sentence, 'расхлебывать' denotes collaboratively working through difficulties or challenges caused by an error.