to 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
Informal
Exempel
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.
