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take a toll on somebody or something
to take a toll on somebody or something
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to have a severe negative effect on someone or something, in a way that lasts for a long time
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "take a toll on someone or something" and when to use it?
The idiom "take a toll on someone or something" originates from the concept of a toll booth, where travelers are required to pay a fee for using certain roads or bridges. In a figurative sense, it is used to suggests that various challenges, difficulties, or adverse circumstances can affect an individual's well-being, physical or mental health, or on the condition of an object, leading to negative effects or consequences.
Example
The stress of the demanding job was taking a toll on her health, leading to exhaustion and frequent illnesses.
Years of neglect had taken a toll on the historic building, leaving it in a state of disrepair.
The constant arguments in their relationship were beginning to take a toll on their emotional well-being.
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