Значение идиомы take it out on
[take it out on] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be unpleasant or unkindto because you are angry or upset; get rid of upset feelingsby being mean to. – Often used with the name of the feeling instead of”it.”
The teacher was angry and took it out on the class.
Bobwas angry because Father would not let him use the car, and he took itout on his little brother.
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