take it out of (someone)
idiom
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.
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Step 11 The cake is best served cool or at room temperature, so take it out of the fridge about 15 minutes before serving.
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Janice Feuer Haugen, Saveur, 12 Feb. 2025
Cannon's controversial decision prompted calls from former government officials and law professors for an appeals court to revive the case and take it out of her hands.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
As the duo sat together in the stands of the men’s basketball finals — in which Team USA defeated France — Kaavia pulled at her hair, seemingly trying to take it out of its updo.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2024
While the Heat still are allowed to also utilize their $5.2 million taxpayer mid-level exception on an outside free agent, their position against the luxury tax could take it out of play.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2024
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Janice Feuer Haugen, Saveur, 12 Feb. 2025
Cannon's controversial decision prompted calls from former government officials and law professors for an appeals court to revive the case and take it out of her hands.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
As the duo sat together in the stands of the men’s basketball finals — in which Team USA defeated France — Kaavia pulled at her hair, seemingly trying to take it out of its updo.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2024
While the Heat still are allowed to also utilize their $5.2 million taxpayer mid-level exception on an outside free agent, their position against the luxury tax could take it out of play.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2024
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“Take it out of (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20it%20out%20of%20%28someone%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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