Take its toll

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English

Verb

take its toll

1. ((idiomatic{{#if:|, {{{2}}}{{#if:|, {{{3}}}{{#if:|, {{{4}}}{{#if:|, {{{5}}}{{#if:|, {{{6}}}{{#if:|, {{{7}}}{{#if:|, {{{8}}}{{#if:|, {{{9}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}})) 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.