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Take it/a lot out of somebody

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Refers to literal fatigue after physical activities. SlideClimbing that mountain really took it out of me.
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Used to describe emotional drain, not just physical tiredness. SlideDealing with the loss really took a lot out of her.
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Can describe the outcomes of positive events that are tiring. SlideThe wedding was wonderful, but it took a lot out of us.