Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Acting out

👉 Acting out is a phrase that means to do something harmful, bad, or painful by trying to escape from one's responsibilities or problems. It's like when you accidentally step on someone's foot and they're all over you for a week.

An example of acting out with an edgy tone could be: "I felt so betrayed last night because my friend acted out and made me feel so bad about myself." This sentence implies that your friend was actually trying to help you, but you still felt hurt. It's like they were just doing something bad for no reason, and it turned into a real problem.