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idiomtake its toll (on sth)(also take a heavy toll (on sth))if a difficult situation or harmful event takes its toll on a person or organization, it causes problems that gradually make them weaker:A new report shows that heavy workloads, job insecurity, and changes at work are taking their toll on nurses' health.Jonah looked exhausted; he was not well and the long journey had taken its toll.The recession has taken a heavy toll on US investment levels.
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