take a/its toll

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: to have a serious, bad effect on someone or something : to cause harm or damage

If you keep working so hard, the stress will eventually take its toll.

—often + on

Too much sunlight can take a (heavy) toll on your skin.

Her illness has taken a toll on her marriage.

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The relentless news cycles, heated debates, and constant stream of information across screens can take a toll on even the most resilient among us. —

Laura Parker, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 Notably, losing an hour of daylight can take a toll on people who are susceptible to seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression that peaks during the darker winter months. —

Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 Lugging around a heavy leaf blower can take a toll on our bodies, so choosing a lightweight model can be advantageous. —

Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024 The conditions inside Arthur Ashe Stadium Friday appeared to take a toll on Jack Draper. —

Chantz Martin, Fox News, 7 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take a/its toll

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