take its toll
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English Dictionarytake its tollto have a bad effect on someone or something
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Idiomstake its tollto have a bad effect on someone or something.
Bringing up nine children had taken its toll on my mother. (often +
on)
The disease has taken a horrendous toll in parts of western Africa.to cause harm or suffering. Divorce takes its toll on the children involved. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
take its tollto cause loss or damage
My father's new job and the long hours have begun to take its toll on his health.
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take its toll v. phr. To cause loss or damage.
The bombs had taken their toll on the little town. The budget cut took its toll of teachers. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲