Meaning of the word "take a lot out of" in English

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take a lot out of

US /teɪk ə lɑt aʊt əv/
UK /teɪk ə lɑt aʊt əv/
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Idiom

1.

to make someone feel very tired or weak

Example:
That long meeting really took a lot out of me.
Caring for a newborn can really take a lot out of you.
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