take a lot out of
US /teɪk ə lɑt aʊt əv/
UK /teɪk ə lɑt aʊt əv/
1.
to make someone feel very tired or weak
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That long meeting really took a lot out of me.
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Caring for a newborn can really take a lot out of you.
to make someone feel very tired or weak