How to Pronounce "take it out on"
expression
TAYK-it-OWT-awn
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-it-OWT-awn
UK
TAYK-it-OWT-on
Listen in Context
Please don't take it out on your brother when you're upset.
She had a bad day and took it out on her dog.
It's unfair to take it out on your friends.
Hey, I didn't do anything—don't take it out on me!