take a toll — to cause damage, harm, or suffering; to have a negative effect on someone or something over time
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause damage, harm, or suffering; to have a negative effect on someone or something over time
Pronunciation (IPA): /teɪk ə toʊl/
Korean meaning: 피해나 손상을 입히다; 시간이 지나면서 부정적인 영향을 미치다
Korean pronunciation: 테이크 어 **톨**
Example Sentences
- The pandemic took a significant toll on small businesses worldwide.
- Working three jobs is really taking a toll on my social life - I haven't seen my friends in weeks!
- His daily 4 AM workout routine is taking a toll on his beauty sleep, but his abs are looking fantastic!
take a toll
VERB//teɪk ə toʊl//
to cause damage, harm, or suffering; to have a negative effect on someone or something over time
to cause damage, harm, or suffering; to have a negative effect on someone or something over time
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Chasing every goal can take a toll on your soul.
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Origin
'toll'은 원래 다리나 도로를 이용할 때 내는 통행료를 뜻했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 '대가'나 '손실'의 의미로 확장되어, 무언가가 우리에게 요구하는 '비용'이나 '피해'를 표현하게 되었습니다.
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“The pandemic took a significant toll on small businesses worldwide.”
“Working three jobs is really taking a toll on my social life - I haven't seen my friends in weeks!”
“His daily 4 AM workout routine is taking a toll on his beauty sleep, but his abs are looking fantastic!”
“Climate change is taking a toll on polar bear populations in the Arctic.”
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