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| Studying has taken its toll on these studens |
Great expressing to explain the negative effect something is
having on you is "to take a toll" or "to take its toll."
examples
All the work Melanie did in the garden really took a toll on
her body. She was sore for a week.
Abusing alcohol took its toll on Dan. He looked much older than he was.
The doctor warned all the children that smoking takes a toll
on a person's lungs and heart.
The students complained that too much homework was taking a
toll on their social lives.
