take a toll

Long working hours can **take a toll** on your health.

Idiom Work

Meaning

to cause harm or damage over time due to stress or overwork

Long working hours can take a toll on your health.

to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself

A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by someth...

to take advantage of a trend or situation

something good that happens by chance

to adjust oneself to new situations or changes

to spend less money due to financial difficulties

Don’t depend on only one plan or resource.

to plan for the future; to anticipate future needs or events