take a toll (on)
成語所屬單字toll
take a toll (on) — 慣用語
1. To cause harm, damage, or suffering to someone or something over a period of tim
1.慣用語
釋義
造成損害；產生負面影響
To cause harm, damage, or suffering to someone or something over a period of time, gradually wearing them down.
例句
The constant noise from the construction site began to take a toll on the elderly residents living next door.
Years of poor eating habits had taken a serious toll on Christopher's overall health by the time he turned fifty.