take it out of (someone)

phrase

British

: to require a lot of work or energy and cause someone to feel physically or emotionally tired

That interview really took it out of me.

Examples of take it out of (someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pretti carried a licensed firearm, but according to video analysis by The New York Times, does not seem to have made any effort to take it out of its holster before an agent shot him. — David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026

For optimal temperature and texture, take it out of the refrigerator about 10 minutes before serving. — Roberta Corradin, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026

The foundation's only alternative would be to reduce the site's number of monthly users to take it out of Category 1 scope. — Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025

My husband just had to take it out of the box, put the legs on the bottom of the piece, and add in the drawers and door knobs. — Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025