toll on

Frequency: 8.627.0 per million words

Used to specify who or what is affected negatively.

tolltoll + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • The constant stress of her job began to take a heavy toll on her health.
  • Lack of sleep can eventually take its toll on your concentration and mood.
  • Years of conflict have taken a devastating toll on the country's infrastructure.
  • Working long hours is starting to take a toll on his family life.
  • The economic recession is taking a significant toll on small businesses.
  • The relentless criticism had taken an emotional toll on her confidence.
  • Climate change is taking a severe toll on polar bear populations.
  • The marathon runner felt the physical toll on his body after crossing the finish line.
  • His prolonged illness had taken an immense toll on his mental well-being.
  • The environmental pollution continues to take its toll on the city's air quality.