take it out on
Intermediate (B1) informal
To be mean or angry with someone who didn't do anything wrong just because you're in a bad mood.
"I know work has been stressful, but please don't take it out on the rest of us."
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House M.D. · 10:41
Take it out on the doctors.
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Young Sheldon · 12:57
Don't take it out on him.
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Andrew Huberman · 92:49
it or take it out on somebody else.
✨Renegade Immortal EP134 [MULTI SUB]
Anime Box · 5:24
Don't take it out on the juniors.
Most Watched Scenes from Season 1 | Suits
Suits Official · 40:56
I said take it out on me, Harvey.