Take-its-toll Definition

verb

(idiomatic) To affect, especially negatively; to damage or degrade; to cause destruction.

Time had taken its toll on the old bridge, and it was no longer sound.
Heavy smoking and drinking will take its toll on a person's health.
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Take-its-toll Sentence Examples

  • Painful emotions and little or no reprieve from the daily tasks of child caretaking can certainly take its toll.

  • For others, being openly mocked or made fun of daily by a bully can take its toll.

  • If you have a tendency to slouch, gravity will take its toll on your abdominal muscles.

  • Taylor had given up work to raise her daughter, but without her husband's income, the financial strain started to take its toll on the family.

  • Your skin will thank you - especially when summer begins to take its toll.

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