How to Pronounce "take out on"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
TAYK-OWT-AHN
tˈeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒn
TAYK-OWT-ON
Definition
To express anger or frustration toward someone who is not responsible for your feelings, usually by being unpleasant or unfair to them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-OWT-AHN
UK
TAYK-OWT-ON
Listen in Context
Please don't take out on your sister when you're upset.
He had a bad day and took it out on his friends.
Don't take out on others if you're stressed.
Sorry, I was upset and I took it out on you.