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26 June
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English (US)
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Stress-related social trends such as road rage, workplace violence, and fear of terrorism "take their toll as well.
Is it possible to say "give big damage" instead of take their toll in this context?
Stress-related social trends such as road rage, workplace violence, and fear of terrorism "take their toll as well.
Is it possible to say "give big damage" instead of take their toll in this context?
Is it possible to say "give big damage" instead of take their toll in this context?
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to take toll = to have negative impact due to stress/pressure
In terms of meaning, interpreting it as "to give big damage" is a bit of a logical leap. Who says the damage is necessarily big? Also, when you use the word "damage", you are also expected to specify what is being damaged.
In terms of style, the phrasing "give big damage" is too simple for an adult writer.
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@cmertb Thank you so much for the detailed explanation.
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