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take a toll [on someone or something]
To cause damage or deleterious effects gradually or through constant action or use. The inclement weather in these parts really takes a toll on the exteriors of the buildings. She just doesn't have her usual quickness. It seems like the long season has taken a toll. Years of smoking and drinking has taken a toll on her health.See also: someone, take, tolltake [quite] a toll [on someone or something]
to cause damage or wear by using something or by hard living. Years of sunbathing took a toll on Mary's skin. Drug abuse takes quite a toll on the lives of people.See also: take, tollSee also:- take a toll [on someone or something]
- pier
- sock in
- socked in
- preserve from
- preserve [someone or something] from [something]
- preserve against
- preserve
- preserve [someone or something] against [something]
- keep under cover
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