take a lot out of

US /teɪk ə lɑt aʊt əv/
UK /teɪk ə lɑt aʊt əv/
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esgotar, cansar muito

to make someone feel very tired or weak

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That long meeting really took a lot out of me.
Aquela longa reunião realmente me esgotou.
Caring for a newborn can really take a lot out of you.
Cuidar de um recém-nascido pode realmente esgotar você.