take it out of
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To enervate or make tired; to sap the strength or vitality of.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
This job has really taken it out of me.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To exact payment from; to punish.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “take it out of” mean?
To enervate or make tired; to sap the strength or vitality of.
Is “take it out of” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.