take it out of one

Idioms  

1. Exhaust or fatigue one, as in This construction job really takes it out of me. This idiom alludes to depleting one's energy. [Mid-1800s]

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Example Sentences

He felt tired in every limb, and would never have believed that waiting and standing about could take it out of one to such an extent.

From Jena or Sedan? by Beyerlein, Franz

"They do take it out of one, my dear," he admitted.

From In Brief Authority by Anstey, F.

"It must take it out of one dreadfully to be so terribly in earnest," said May Webster, softly stroking the pug dog that lay curled up in her lap.

From The Village by the River by Bedford, H. Louisa

This climate does take it out of one and no mistake.

From The Dash for Khartoum A Tale of Nile Expedition by Nash, Joseph

But these Honour exams take it out of one.

From Lady Connie by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.