take out on



take something out on someone or something

to punish someone or something because of something, such as anger, hurt feelings, frustration, etc. I know you're angry, but don't take it out on me! Don't take out your anger on me.
See also: on, out, take

take something out on somebody

to express negative feelings by behaving badly toward someone who is not responsible I know you're angry at your boss, but don't take it out on the kids.
See also: on, out, take

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gabriellagah-BRYEL-lah (Italian), GAWB-ree-el-law (Hungarian), ga-bree-EL-ə (English), gah-bree-EL-lah (Swedish)Italian, Hungarian, English, Swedish
MiŁOszMEE-wawshPolish
Carles-Catalan
Simonettasee-mo-NET-tahItalian
Nabouchodonosor-Biblical Greek
Arantxa-Basque