take a lot out of (someone)

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: 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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Monday’s proceedings appeared to take a lot out of Trump, according to reporters in the courtroom. —

Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024 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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