take it out on

Example Sentences

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At the time, Suarez urged Uruguay fans "not to take it out on the players when things go wrong" because "the players will reach a limit and they will explode" under Bielsa's working conditions.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Across the world, the rising cost of living will likely translate into frustrated voters looking to take it out on incumbent parties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

“They take it out on a little eye dropper, and they put it all over,” he continued, adding that the team used insect repellent on his face to keep the bees clear from that area.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“We all have bad days and stress, and it was wrong for me to take it out on an officer who’s simply doing his job,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024

“They get mad when they’re hungry and they take it out on War Chief.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos