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Phrase(s): 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.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Express an emotion, as in He didn't dare give vent to his annoyance in front of her parents. [Late 1500s]
American Heritage Idioms