take it out on
Example Sentences
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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
He understands why people are upset, but says it is not fair to take it out on his staff.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 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
“It’s not my fault you’re a Spare. Or that you invoked the impossible task. It was rotten luck, but don’t take it out on me!”
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
