Take it out of Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
TAYK it OW-t uhv
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
TAYK it OW-t ov
Definition
To make someone tired, weak, or exhausted, usually because of something difficult or demanding.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used for activities or events that exhaust someone physically or mentally. Common with 'really', e.g., 'That run really took it out of me.' Not used literally for objects—only people. Often expresses surprise at unexpected tiredness.
Spanish: quitarle las fuerzas a - agotar (a alguien)Portuguese (BR): deixar alguém exausto - esgotar (alguém)Portuguese (PT): deixar alguém exausto - esgotar (alguém)Chinese (Simplified): 让某人筋疲力尽Chinese (Traditional): 讓某人筋疲力盡Hindi: बहुत थका देनाArabic: يستنزف طاقة (شخص)Bengali: ক্লান্ত করে তোলে - শক্তি নিঃশেষ করে দেয়Russian: выбивать из сил - выматыватьJapanese: 疲れさせる - へとへとにするVietnamese: làm kiệt sức - làm mệt lửKorean: 기운을 빼다 - 힘들게 하다Turkish: çok yor(ul)mak - bitap bırakmakUrdu: تھکا دینا - بالکل نڈھال کر دیناIndonesian: menguras tenaga - melelahkan
Example Sentences
That long walk really took it out of me.
basic
Working outside in the sun can take it out of you.
basic
The exam really took it out of her.
basic
Wow, that workout took it out of me!
natural
Dealing with all that stress at work just takes it out of you.
natural
Playing with my energetic kids sometimes takes it out of me, but it's worth it.
natural