Take it/a lot out of somebody

phrase

To make someone feel very tired or weak.

Running a marathon really takes it out of you.
Visual representation of "take it/a lot out of somebody" - to make someone feel very tired or weak

Often appears as...

  • really takes it out of me
  • certainly takes a lot out of you

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To require a lot of effort, energy, or concentration from someone.

Writing these reports takes a lot out of me.
Visual representation of "take it/a lot out of somebody" - to require a lot of effort, energy, or concentration from someone

Often appears as...

  • takes a lot out of completing
  • takes a lot out of working

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To make someone feel very tired or weak.

Running a marathon really takes it out of you.
Visual representation of "take it/a lot out of somebody" - to make someone feel very tired or weak

Often appears as...

  • really takes it out of me
  • certainly takes a lot out of you

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To require a lot of effort, energy, or concentration from someone.

Writing these reports takes a lot out of me.
Visual representation of "take it/a lot out of somebody" - to require a lot of effort, energy, or concentration from someone

Often appears as...

  • takes a lot out of completing
  • takes a lot out of working

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "take it/a lot out of somebody"
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Physical Impact

Refers to literal fatigue after physical activities.

Illustration for Physical Impact
Climbing that mountain really took it out of me.
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Emotional Context

Used to describe emotional drain, not just physical tiredness.

Illustration for Emotional Context
Dealing with the loss really took a lot out of her.
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Not Negative Alone

Can describe the outcomes of positive events that are tiring.

Illustration for Not Negative Alone
The wedding was wonderful, but it took a lot out of us.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Impact

Refers to literal fatigue after physical activities.

Illustration for Physical Impact
Climbing that mountain really took it out of me.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Context

Used to describe emotional drain, not just physical tiredness.

Illustration for Emotional Context
Dealing with the loss really took a lot out of her.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Negative Alone

Can describe the outcomes of positive events that are tiring.

Illustration for Not Negative Alone
The wedding was wonderful, but it took a lot out of us.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Impact

Refers to literal fatigue after physical activities.

Illustration for Physical Impact
Climbing that mountain really took it out of me.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Context

Used to describe emotional drain, not just physical tiredness.

Illustration for Emotional Context
Dealing with the loss really took a lot out of her.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Negative Alone

Can describe the outcomes of positive events that are tiring.

Illustration for Not Negative Alone
The wedding was wonderful, but it took a lot out of us.
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