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takes its toll

takes its toll is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take its toll.

Meaning of take its toll

Verb

take its toll (third-person singular simple present takes its toll, present participle taking its toll, simple past took its toll, past participle taken its toll)

  1. (idiomatic, often) To affect something, especially negatively; to damage or degrade; to cause harm or destruction.
    • Time had taken its toll on the old bridge, and it was no longer sound.
    Synonyms:
    do a number on

Questions about takes its toll

What is takes its toll the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes its toll is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take its toll.

Words near takes its toll in the dictionary

  1. takes it to the next level
  2. takes it up the ass
  3. takes it upon oneself
  4. takes its course
  5. takes its rise
  6. takes its toll
  7. takes kindly
  8. takes L's
  9. takes law into one's own hands
  10. takes leave
  11. takes leave of one's senses

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