vent something (up)on someone or something

vent something (up)on someone or something
vent something (up)on someone or something
to release one's emotional tension on someone or something. (

Upon

is formal and less commonly used than

on

.) •

Henry vented his anger on Carl.

It's no use to vent your hatred on a door. Kicking it won't help.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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