[Idiom] Take it out on you

[frhanmhmod]

Please explain the meaning of this statement. "I did not take it out on you"?:shock:
I am just looking forward for your prompt and positive response please.

 

[~Mav~]

*** NOT A TEACHER ***

An example:

Suppose that I am angry, but NOT because of you. So, when I'm talking to you, I try to remain calm and be nice to you; I don't want to take out my anger on you. Now suppose you felt that I did treat you as if I (had) blamed you for my feeling angry.

You: You should not have taken out your anger on me.
Me: But I did not take it out on you!



I hope this helps.



PS: I hope that native speakers correct me if I'm wrong. :up:

 

[J&K Tutoring]

Mav is correct.

"Take it out on" is used to express when Person A punishes an innocent Person B for some negative thing done by Person C.

We would not use this expression in a positive context, except in extreme sarcasm.