take it out on

Phrasal verb204/258

to behave in an unpleasant way towards sb because you feel angry, disappointed, etc., although it is not their fault

Heard in 9 movies · Trainspotting
but there's really no need to take it out on us.
Phrasal verbs · 204 of 258
    take it out on meaning & examples · 9 movie clips · from Trainspotting (1996)