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Take its toll Meaning in English

expression

ˈteɪk/ /ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈtoʊɫ
TAYK-its-TOHL
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɪts/ /tˈəʊl
TAYK-its-TOHL

التعريف

If something takes its toll, it causes harm, damage, or suffering over time, often slowly or gradually.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

This phrase is usually used for negative long-term effects, such as illness, stress, or disasters. It’s often followed by 'on' to show what is affected, e.g., 'takes its toll on health.' Formal to neutral; common in news, health, and conversation.

جمل نموذجية

Years of hard work can take its toll on your health.

basic

Not getting enough sleep will take its toll sooner or later.

basic

The war has taken its toll on the country.

basic

All that stress from work is really taking its toll on me lately.

natural

You can tell the years have taken their toll; he looks much older now.

natural

Lack of exercise will eventually take its toll on your body.

natural