take a lot out of

US /teɪk ə lɑt aʊt əv/
UK /teɪk ə lɑt aʊt əv/
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疲れさせる, 消耗させる

to make someone feel very tired or weak

:
That long meeting really took a lot out of me.
あの長い会議は本当に私を疲れさせた
Caring for a newborn can really take a lot out of you.
新生児の世話は本当に大変だ