take it outside

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Meaning · English

To settle a dispute or argument by fighting or discussing privately

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

giải quyết tranh cãi hoặc cuộc tranh luận bằng đánh nhau hoặc thảo luận riêng

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Literally: to take something outside
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

The two men were told to take it outside

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “take it outside” mean?

To settle a dispute or argument by fighting or discussing privately Literally: to take something outside

Is “take it outside” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.