Idiom Breakdown

take it out on

English phrasal verbs formed with "on"English phrasal verbs formed with "out"

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Definition

To unleash one's anger on (a person or thing other than the one that caused it).

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In Context

"Don't take it out on your husband if you had trouble with your boss at work."

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Also Said As

look for a dog to kick

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See Also

cut off one's nose to spite one's face