take a lot out of (someone)
idiom
: to require a lot of work or energy and cause someone to feel physically or emotionally tired
That interview really took a lot out of me.
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The sacrifice and dedication really take a lot out of you.
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Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025
Road games take a lot out of her, Gottlieb told her players.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen
staff Writer
follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2023
That first fight appeared to take a lot out of Paul, who’s gone undefeated since taking up boxing in 2018.
—cleveland, 28 Oct. 2022
Prioritize rest as much as possible: Having your period can take a lot out of you.
—Demetria Wambia, SELF, 11 Apr. 2022
In-person tours take a lot out of her, so this one will be more manageable.
—Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Mar. 2021
Winning a tournament — as Reid did Sunday at the ShopRite LPGA Classic for her first LPGA Tour title — can take a lot out of a player.
—Dan Gelston, Star Tribune, 7 Oct. 2020
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Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025
Road games take a lot out of her, Gottlieb told her players.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen
staff Writer
follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2023
That first fight appeared to take a lot out of Paul, who’s gone undefeated since taking up boxing in 2018.
—cleveland, 28 Oct. 2022
Prioritize rest as much as possible: Having your period can take a lot out of you.
—Demetria Wambia, SELF, 11 Apr. 2022
In-person tours take a lot out of her, so this one will be more manageable.
—Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Mar. 2021
Winning a tournament — as Reid did Sunday at the ShopRite LPGA Classic for her first LPGA Tour title — can take a lot out of a player.
—Dan Gelston, Star Tribune, 7 Oct. 2020
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“Take a lot out of (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20lot%20out%20of%20%28someone%29. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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