take a lot out of sb
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British pronunciation/tˈeɪk ɐ lˈɒt ˌaʊtəv ˌɛsbˈiː/
American pronunciation/tˈeɪk ɐ lˈɑːt ˌaʊɾəv ˌɛsbˈiː/
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to exhaust one mentally or physically in order to be done or achieved

What is the origin of the idiom "take a lot out of someone" and when to use it?

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The idiom "take a lot out of someone" is used to describe a situation where an activity or event drains a person physically, emotionally, or mentally, requiring significant effort and leaving them feeling exhausted or depleted. The origin of this idiom can be traced to the concept of taking something out, or extracting energy or vitality from someone due to the demanding nature of a particular task or experience.

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