Take its toll Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈtoʊɫ
TAYK-its-TOHL
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɪts/ /tˈəʊl
TAYK-its-TOHL
Definition
If something takes its toll, it causes harm, damage, or suffering over time, often slowly or gradually.
Usage & Nuances
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.
Spanish: pasar factura - cobrar su precioPortuguese (BR): cobrar seu preço - causar impacto negativoPortuguese (PT): cobrar o seu preço - causar impacto negativoChinese (Simplified): 造成损害 - 产生负面影响Chinese (Traditional): 造成損害 - 產生負面影響Hindi: अपना असर डालना - नुकसान पहुँचानाArabic: يأخذ أثره - يسبب ضررًاBengali: ক্ষতি করা - ধীরে ধীরে ক্ষতি করাRussian: негативно сказываться - причинять ущербJapanese: 悪影響を及ぼす - ダメージを与えるVietnamese: gây tổn hại - gây ảnh hưởng xấuKorean: 타격을 주다 - 악영향을 끼치다Turkish: zararını göstermek - olumsuz etkisini göstermekUrdu: نقصان پہنچانا - بتدریج اثر ڈالناIndonesian: mengakibatkan dampak buruk - memberi pengaruh negatif
Example Sentences
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