Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exact-a-toll
Phrase
/ɪɡˈzækt ə toʊl/
Definition
To impose a demanding penalty or burden that often comes with a cost, either financially or emotionally.
Examples
- The stress of the job can exact a toll on your health.
- The long hours in front of the computer can exact a toll on your eyesight.
- Conflict can exact a toll on relationships, often leading to misunderstandings.
Meaning
This phrase implies that something exacts a toll, meaning it has consequences that can be heavy or significant on someone or something.
Synonyms
- Take a toll
- Inflict a burden
- Impose a cost
- Render a penalty
