Wiktionary
take it out on
vb. (context idiomatic English) To unleash one's anger on [a person or thing other than the one that caused it]
Usage examples of "take it out on".
I know it's uncomfortable, but you don't have to take it out on everyone else.
When cowards like me get worried they take it out on people who can't hit back.
We be chronically bitter about that, and take it out on all creatures.
Melene appeared too worried to take it out on him anyway, and far too relieved that he was showing more signs of regaining consciousness.
He was confused and frightened and starting to take it out on Asa.
They stir things up, and the pagan tribes tend to take it out on the Danish settlers.