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to take a toll on sb/sth
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to have a severe negative effect on someone or something, in a way that lasts for a long time
What 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.
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The patient’s wan face indicated that the treatments were taking a toll on his health.
The extended period of bad weather took a toll on the crops, resulting in a poor harvest this year.
Many people are drawn to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, but all that glitters is not gold, and the constant pressure and scrutiny can take a toll on mental health and well-being.
The financial crisis took a toll on the company, but they were optimistic about the calm after the storm, hoping for a business rebound.
The actress was drowned in fame and constant media attention, which took a toll on her personal life.
