Meaning of the word "take a toll" in English
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take a toll
US /teɪk ə toʊl/
UK /teɪk ə təʊl/
Idiom
to have a serious, bad effect on someone or something; to cause damage or suffering
Example:
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The stress of the job began to take a toll on his health.
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Years of heavy drinking eventually took a toll on his liver.
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