give vent to

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.
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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.
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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]
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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
See also:
  • give (full) vent to (something)
  • 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 somebody
  • take it out on someone/something
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These conspiracy theories, Mr Knight argues, are increasingly 'less likely to give vent to alarmist fears about an occasional irruption of the normal order of things, than to express a not entirely unfounded suspicion that the normal order...
He said the teenager first intended to surprise people and to give vent to his anger but later went to extremes.
He would shout and give vent to his feelings in there - though I don't know about anything being thrown around."
In fact, both of these poetic forms conjure up an idealized world in which the lovers give vent to desires that transgress (but only in fiction) the medieval social strictures against physical passion as an end in itself.
We, their disciples, not having their background, experience, or maturity, felt free to give vent to our jealousies and hostilities.
The Commission - guardian of EU Treaties and of correct application of Community law - may give vent to its dissatisfaction as early as June 24, by sending the French authorities a letter of formal notice, the opening gambit in infringement proceedings.
However, some analysts believe that the extreme approach adopted by MNS to give vent to his anger has started harming election prospects of the party and not-too-committed members of the party have either already left or might be deserting in coming weeks especially during caretaker set up.
He said the youths were being pushed to the wall leaving no option for them than to consider 'other paths' to give vent to their sentiments.
He said the youths are being pushed to the wall leaving no option for them than to consider other paths to give vent to their sentiments.
We will give vent to the federal character principle of the country.'
HE IS known to give vent to emotion during closely fought contests on the field.
To give vent to her anger, Von D took to twitter to which Jeff retaliated by calling her hypocritical.
HESITATING to give vent to the anger and frustration of many Sefton Park regulars, regarding unleashed dogs attacking a lone cob and his six young, after witnessing the heroic efforts of one man (Sean) who didn't hesitate, I've succumbed.
Youngsters need to channel their energies and give vent to their thoughts.
If tomorrow's crowds give vent to the traditional excitement there is likely to be a scene rivalling anything put on by Hollywood.