give (full) vent to (something)
give (full) vent to (something)
To passionately express one's negative emotion, such as anger, frustration, etc. Once we left the office, Sally gave vent to her anger about how promotions are unfairly awarded in our department. I work in customer service, so I'm used to people giving full vent to their frustration.
See also: give, vent
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
give vent to something
Fig. to express anger. (The something is usually anger, ire, irritation, etc.) John gave vent to his anger by yelling at Sally. Bill couldn't give vent to his frustration because he had been warned to keep quiet.
See also: give, vent
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
give vent to
Express an emotion, as in He didn't dare give vent to his annoyance in front of her parents. [Late 1500s]
See also: give, vent
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
give vent to
express or release (a strong emotion, energy, etc.).See also: give, vent
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
give (full) ˈvent to something
(informal) express a strong negative feeling freely and forcefully: I tried to stop myself giving full vent to my anger.See also: give, something, vent
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- give vent to
- give vent to something
- vent
- express (one's) anger
- express anger
- jump up and down
- cage of anger
- the cage of anger
- take it out on (someone or something)
- take it out on somebody