Take it/a lot out of somebody Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Physical Impact Refers to literal fatigue after physical activities. Climbing that mountain really took it out of me. Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Context Used to describe emotional drain, not just physical tiredness. Dealing with the loss really took a lot out of her. Pro Tip 3/3Not Negative Alone Can describe the outcomes of positive events that are tiring. The wedding was wonderful, but it took a lot out of us.