Take it out on Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
TAYK-it-OWT-awn
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒn
TAYK-it-OWT-on
Definition
To direct your anger, frustration, or bad mood at someone or something that is not the real cause of your feelings.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used to warn or criticize, e.g., 'Don't take it out on me.' Usually refers to emotions like anger or frustration. The 'it' means your negative feelings or stress.
Spanish: pagarlo con - desquitarse conPortuguese (BR): descontar em - descontar a raiva emPortuguese (PT): descontar emChinese (Simplified): 迁怒于Chinese (Traditional): 遷怒於Hindi: किसी पर ग़ुस्सा निकालनाArabic: يفرغ غضبه علىBengali: মন খারাপ করে অন্যের ওপর রাগ ঢালা - নিজের রাগ অন্যের ওপর প্রকাশ করাRussian: срывать злость (на кого-то) - вымещать злостьJapanese: 八つ当たりするVietnamese: trút giận lên (ai đó)Korean: 화풀이하다 - 짜증을 내다 (상대에게)Turkish: birisine hıncını çıkarmak - öfkesini başkasına yöneltmekUrdu: غصہ نکالنا (کسی پر) - ناراضگی اتارناIndonesian: trút giận lên - trút bực tức lên
Example Sentences
Please don't take it out on your brother when you're upset.
basic
She had a bad day and took it out on her dog.
basic
It's unfair to take it out on your friends.
basic
Hey, I didn't do anything—don't take it out on me!
natural
If you had a tough meeting, don’t take it out on your team.
natural
Sometimes people take it out on strangers without realizing it.
natural