Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take it out on
phrase
/teɪk ɪt aʊt ɒn/
Definition
To express anger or frustration towards someone who is not responsible for your feelings.
Examples
- After a long day at work, she tends to take it out on her family.
- He was upset about his exam results and took it out on his friends.
Meaning
When someone is upset or stressed and directs that frustration towards another person, often unfairly, this phrase describes that behavior.
Synonyms
- vent anger
- lash out
- unleash frustration
