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(idiomatic) To affect, especially negatively; to damage or degrade; to cause destruction.

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take its toll

Source Word

take its toll

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To affect, especially negatively; to damage or degrade; to cause destruction.

Japanese Meaning

悪影響を及ぼす、損害を与える / 影響が及んで疲弊させる、被害を及ぼす / 損耗させる、劣化させる

Years of constant travel began to take its toll on her health and relationships.

長年の頻繁な出張は彼女の健康と人間関係に悪影響を及ぼし始めた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) 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.

takes its toll

（ present singular third-person ）

taking its toll

（ participle present ）

took its toll

（ past ）

taken its toll

（ participle past ）