To take sth out on sb
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to treat someone badly because you are upset or angry, even if they have done nothing wrong:
To take sth out on sb meaning & definition 1 of To take sth out on sb.
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to make someone else suffer or be responsible for your own mistakes, anger, sadness, etc.:
To take sth out on sb meaning & definition 2 of To take sth out on sb.
