take sth out on sb

/tˈeɪk ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ˈaʊt ˌɒn ˌɛsbˈiː/

/tˈeɪk ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ˈaʊt ˌɑːn ˌɛsbˈiː/

to take sth out on sb

to unfairly or unjustly express one's anger, frustration, or negative emotions toward another person who is not responsible for the situation