Take a/its toll In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take a/its toll", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Christina Quynh calendar 2021-03-29 07:03

Meaning of Take a/its toll

Take a/its toll Verb + object/complement

To cause damages, bad effects, or even deaths to somebody or something

After many years, the car crash still has taken its toll on Sarah’s health, she can’t even walk normally.

The Covid-19 pandemic takes a heavy toll on the world ‘s economy.

Eating too much sugar can take the toll on your brain, which may harm cognitive functions.

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Grammar and Usage of Take a/its toll

Verb Forms

  • takes a/its toll
  • took a/its toll
  • have/had taken a/its toll
  • be taking a/its toll

The verb “take” should be conjugated according to its tense

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