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take something out on someone

to express negative feelings by behaving badly toward someone who is not responsible. I know you're angry at your boss, but don't take it out on the kids.

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take off after
take off hands
take on
take on a life of own
take on board
take on faith
take out

take out on
take over
take over the reins
take over/up the reins
take pains to
take part
take pick
take pity on

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